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

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Paradise WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 45. West wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 43. West wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 44. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 24. West wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 43. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. West southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 24. West wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 13 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Paradise WA
 46.8°N 121.8°W (Elev. 6089 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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