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

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

Lat: 47.427°NLon: 121.418°WElev: 2972.0ft.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:01 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Easton WA

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 43. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 43. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 40. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 42. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Easton WA
 47.19°N 121.31°W (Elev. 4685 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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