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

5 Miles WSW Stevens Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:10am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 05:10am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 48. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 47. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am.  Low around 31. West wind around 11 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 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 44. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Low around 31. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Stevens Pass WA
 47.74°N 121.22°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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