Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

heavy snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 13 Mar 03:51 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 10:22am until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 10:22am until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 11pm. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 23. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. West northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of freezing fog after 11am. High near 27. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 11pm. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 23. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. West northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West northwest wind 6 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.45°N 121.45°W (Elev. 4777 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 13, 2026
10am PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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