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

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:31 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:53am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:53am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 43. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. West wind 9 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 29. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. West wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 29. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind around 14 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.36°N 121.49°W (Elev. 4275 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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