Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Index WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:24am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 11:24am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 33. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 50. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 33. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Index WA
 47.9°N 121.39°W (Elev. 1388 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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