Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 07:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Darrington WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light east southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 17 and 27. Light and variable wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Light east southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 17 and 27. Light and variable wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SE Darrington WA
 48.08°N 121.32°W (Elev. 1841 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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