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 >

Current conditions at

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 03:28 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 04:19pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 04:19pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 44. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm.  Low around 29. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 44. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Low around 29. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Darrington WA
 48.26°N 121.24°W (Elev. 3107 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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