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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 04:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Cliffdell WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Cliffdell WA
 47.02°N 121.07°W (Elev. 4278 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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