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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Mar 04:51 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 18, 05:14pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 18, 05:14pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow.  High near 44. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 44. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 44. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow. High near 44. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.45°N 121.42°W (Elev. 4862 ft)
3:18 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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