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

MARTEN RIDGE (MRTW1)

Lat: 48.76292°NLon: 121.69823°WElev: 3520.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 01:24pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 01:24pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 48. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then rain likely after 2am.  Low around 37. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 53. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 11pm and 2am, then rain likely after 2am. Low around 37. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, 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 39.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newhalem WA
 48.66°N 121.27°W (Elev. 853 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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