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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:29 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Skykomish WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 29. Light west northwest wind. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 16 and 26. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 29. Light west northwest wind. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 16 and 26. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Skykomish WA
 47.71°N 121.21°W (Elev. 1939 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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