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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Index WA

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

  • Today

    Today: Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 42. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 42. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Index WA
 48.02°N 121.49°W (Elev. 2493 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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