Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Mar 06:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Mount St Helens WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then snow showers likely after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly between noon and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 35. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 26. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then snow showers likely after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly between noon and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 35. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 26. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Light west wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Mount St Helens WA
 46.25°N 122.14°W (Elev. 3917 ft)
6:41 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
7pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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