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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Chinook Pass WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 43. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm.  High near 40. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm.  Low around 25. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. High near 40. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Low around 25. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Chinook Pass WA
 46.8°N 121.42°W (Elev. 5443 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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