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

Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO)

Lat: 48.1585°NLon: 122.15909°WElev: 125.0ft.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Stanwood WA

Flood Watch March 19, 03:11pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 03:11pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 50. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 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 likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Stanwood WA
 48.3°N 122.24°W (Elev. 1250 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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