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

White Pass (TWHIT)

Lat: 46.638°NLon: 121.39°WElev: 4498.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Paradise WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 39. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 38. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 38. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. West southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 39. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 38. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. West southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Paradise WA
 46.81°N 121.7°W (Elev. 7211 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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