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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

CW2313 Tollgate (C2313)

Lat: 45.78533°NLon: 118.10917°WElev: 5073.98ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Bluewood Ski WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight 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 11am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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 11am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.04°N 117.75°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
Last Update:
2:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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