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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

Lat: 48.39236°NLon: 121.81828°WElev: 2160.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 04:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Darrington WA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 40. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 49. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 51. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 40. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Darrington WA
 48.18°N 121.38°W (Elev. 1457 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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