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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 05:51 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Snoqualmie Pass WA

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

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 36. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 22 and 28. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 23. Wind chill values between 11 and 21. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °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 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 38. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 36. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 22 and 28. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 23. Wind chill values between 11 and 21. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 18.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.49°N 121.3°W (Elev. 6115 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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