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

8 Miles NE Snoqualmie Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 12:21pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 12:21pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 11pm. Low around 16. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. West northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 19. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of freezing fog. High near 24. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 11pm. Low around 16. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. West northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 19. Wind chill values between -2 and 3. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph becoming northwest 8 to 13 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.49°N 121.3°W (Elev. 6115 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 13, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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