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

76°F

24°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Bluewood Ski WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 4700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °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 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 4700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bluewood Ski WA
 46.09°N 117.86°W (Elev. 4698 ft)
1:46 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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