Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from March 15, 05:00 PM PDT until March 16, 09:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

Burlington/Mount Vernon, Skagit Regional Airport (KBVS)

Lat: 48.47083°NLon: 122.42083°WElev: 144.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 03:55 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Clear Lake WA

Winter Weather Advisory March 15, 05:00pm until March 16, 09:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Today
High: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Monday
High: 47 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain
Tuesday
High: 47 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 47 °F
Rain
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely before 5pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 40. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11pm. Low around 36. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

Rain. High near 47. Southeast wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain. Low around 45. Southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

Thursday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.

Thursday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

Friday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.