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

CW2882 Anacortes (C2882)

Lat: 48.50133°NLon: 122.66333°WElev: 212.89ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 04:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Anacortes WA

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

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 54. South southeast wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. South southeast wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. South southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 54. South southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Anacortes WA
 48.46°N 122.61°W (Elev. 784 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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