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

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 09:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Goose Prairie WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 40. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 40. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Goose Prairie WA
 46.85°N 121.24°W (Elev. 6040 ft)
9:45 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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