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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 0.98 mi
Last update 20 Mar 02:01 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 20, 02:25am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 20, 02:25am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature falling to around 39 by 5pm. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature falling to around 39 by 5pm. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. West northwest wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.42°N 121.53°W (Elev. 4760 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
2am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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