Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

64°F

18°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 01:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 54. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Low around 30. 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 43. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 3100 feet after midnight . Low around 30. 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 43. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow, mixing with rain after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 3000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA
 46.29°N 122.21°W (Elev. 2969 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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