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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Skykomish WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:25am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 05:25am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 31. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 43. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 31. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Skykomish WA
 47.71°N 121.21°W (Elev. 1939 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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