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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE White Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE White Pass WA
 46.72°N 121.11°W (Elev. 5696 ft)
2:07 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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