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 >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Ashford WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 46. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 43. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am.  Low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 46. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. South southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Ashford WA
 46.82°N 121.96°W (Elev. 3724 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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