Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

White Pass (TWHIT)

Lat: 46.638°NLon: 121.39°WElev: 4498.0ft.

Rain

47°F

8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Mar 11:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSE Packwood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 44. West southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 44. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSE Packwood WA
 46.46°N 121.57°W (Elev. 5007 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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