Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 03:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Index WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 37. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely after 5pm.  High near 40. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 5am.  Low around 35. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 8am, then rain and snow.  High near 37. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers before 5pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 37. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely after 5pm. High near 40. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 5am. Low around 35. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow before 8am, then rain and snow. High near 37. South southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers before 5pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Index WA
 47.79°N 121.64°W (Elev. 2723 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
4am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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