Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

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 17 Mar 04:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Darrington WA

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

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 48. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 45. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 50. South wind around 6 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. 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 51 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 45. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 47. 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A slight 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 50.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Darrington WA
 48.06°N 121.5°W (Elev. 1795 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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