Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

Lat: 47.79992°NLon: 121.286°WElev: 2028.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 02:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Skykomish WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 40. West northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 43. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 40. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 43. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Skykomish WA
 47.66°N 121.45°W (Elev. 4291 ft)
1:23 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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