Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 12 Mar 02:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Skykomish WA

Winter Storm Warning March 12, 03:38pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 12, 03:38pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 26. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Skykomish WA
 47.79°N 121.26°W (Elev. 3556 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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