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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Mar 03:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Index WA

Flood Watch March 20, 04:34am until March 20, 05:00pm
Flood Warning until March 21, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch March 20, 04:34am until March 20, 05:00pm
    Flood Warning until March 21, 05:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 53. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 5am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 49. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 5am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Index WA
 47.8°N 121.52°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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