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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.11 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:11 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 06:19am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 06:19am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature rising to near 41 by 8am, then falling to around 37 during the remainder of the day. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 26. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °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 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 42. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature rising to near 41 by 8am, then falling to around 37 during the remainder of the day. West southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 26. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 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 32. West northwest wind around 15 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 21.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.45°N 121.45°W (Elev. 4777 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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