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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:29am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 11:29am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. West southwest wind around 7 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 53. West wind around 9 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then rain showers likely after 2am.  Low around 33. West wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 53. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. West wind around 9 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then rain showers likely after 2am. Low around 33. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Darrington WA
 48.26°N 121.72°W (Elev. 758 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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