Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 02:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Darrington WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain, mainly after 3am.  Low around 44. West northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, mainly after 3am. Low around 44. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before midnight, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain between 8am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SE Darrington WA
 48.08°N 121.32°W (Elev. 1841 ft)
1:23 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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