Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 13 Mar 01:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE White Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 02:00pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 02:00pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 11pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 11pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE White Pass WA
 46.7°N 121.36°W (Elev. 5381 ft)
1:46 pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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