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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 12:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Paradise WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 40. West wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind 11 to 14 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. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 40. West wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 44. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Paradise WA
 46.79°N 121.73°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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