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 97%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Paradise WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 40. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 38. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 42. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 35. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  High near 42. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  High near 42. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    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 40. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 38. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 35. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 42. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Paradise WA
 46.81°N 121.74°W (Elev. 6562 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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