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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

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

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Bluewood Ski WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 11am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Bluewood Ski WA
 46.02°N 117.9°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
3:21 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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