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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 11:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Chinook Pass WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 37. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 41. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 23. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 37. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 41. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 23. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Chinook Pass WA
 46.86°N 121.47°W (Elev. 6060 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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