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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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 03:10 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 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 40. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2pm. High near 42. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 37. West southwest wind 7 to 9 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 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. 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, becoming all snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 40. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2pm. High near 42. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 37. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, 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, becoming all snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
Paradise WA
 46.79°N 121.73°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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