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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Ashford WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 45. South southeast wind around 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.  Low around 42. South wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Low around 28. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 7 to 13 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. South southeast wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Low around 28. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 7 to 13 mph. 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 24.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Ashford WA
 46.82°N 121.96°W (Elev. 3724 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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