Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 28 Jan 12:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Skykomish WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 32. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 35. Southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. East southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 35. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 38. East southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Skykomish WA
 47.66°N 121.45°W (Elev. 4291 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
12am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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