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 portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

65°F

18°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 01:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Stevens Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. West wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  High near 42. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. High near 42. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Stevens Pass WA
 47.72°N 121.15°W (Elev. 2877 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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