Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. 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 ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 02:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Index WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 42. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 49. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 45. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 42. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 45. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Index WA
 47.9°N 121.39°W (Elev. 1388 ft)
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
3am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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