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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:28 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 12:59pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 12:59pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 51. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Low around 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °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 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 51. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Low around 35. West wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
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 35.
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 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Darrington WA
 48.29°N 121.83°W (Elev. 837 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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