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.

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Bluewood Ski WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °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 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Bluewood Ski WA
 46.07°N 117.85°W (Elev. 5404 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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