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

59°F

15°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 02:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W 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 59. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 1pm.  High near 46. West wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °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 59. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 46. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 11 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 49. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Stevens Pass WA
 47.74°N 121.22°W (Elev. 3130 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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