Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. 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 NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Apr 05:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Darrington WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 40. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  High near 44. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Low around 34. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 40. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain likely before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 40. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 44. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 34. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Darrington WA
 48.1°N 121.32°W (Elev. 3054 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
5am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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