Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

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

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Low around 30. West northwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 3600 feet after midnight . Low around 30. West northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Mount St Helens WA
 46.28°N 122.11°W (Elev. 3622 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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