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

62°F

17°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 03:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Chinook Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 42. Southwest wind around 16 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: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm.  High near 41. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °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 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 42. Southwest wind around 16 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 39. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 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 41. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Chinook Pass WA
 46.8°N 121.42°W (Elev. 5443 ft)
3:45 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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