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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:18am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 05:18am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 47. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 49. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Low around 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 45. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 47. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 49. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Low around 32. West wind 6 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 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
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:
15 Miles SSE Darrington WA
 48.06°N 121.5°W (Elev. 1795 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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