Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Bluewood Ski WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Bluewood Ski WA
 46.02°N 117.9°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
11am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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