Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 18 Mar 08:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Index WA

Flood Watch March 18, 09:32pm until March 20, 05:00pm
Flood Warning March 18, 09:32pm until March 19, 04:20pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch March 18, 09:32pm until March 20, 05:00pm
    Flood Warning March 18, 09:32pm until March 19, 04:20pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 42. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 28. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 42. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 28. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Index WA
 47.77°N 121.58°W (Elev. 5272 ft)
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
9pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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