Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Mar 01:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Darrington WA

Winter Weather Advisory until March 26, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until March 26, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. West wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 23 and 33. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 23 and 33. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SE Darrington WA
 48.08°N 121.32°W (Elev. 1841 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
2am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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