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

MARTEN RIDGE (MRTW1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

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

8 Miles NE Mt Baker WA

Flood Watch March 19, 10:43am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 10:43am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 37. South wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 38. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 25. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 39. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 38. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 25. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Mt Baker WA
 48.84°N 121.7°W (Elev. 4603 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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