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

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

Lat: 46.75522°NLon: 122.10975°WElev: 1421.0ft.

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Packwood WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 5pm.  High near 48. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am.  Low around 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • 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: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 48. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 29. West wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Packwood WA
 46.59°N 121.8°W (Elev. 3661 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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