Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:51am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 07:51am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 32. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 32. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Darrington WA
 48.22°N 121.55°W (Elev. 984 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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