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

CW2882 Anacortes (C2882)

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

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 2 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Anacortes WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:29pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:29pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 51. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 55. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 51. South southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Anacortes WA
 48.5°N 122.69°W (Elev. 49 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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