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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:21 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NNE Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:33am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:33am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 26. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 34. West northwest wind around 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 44. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 26. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 34. West northwest wind around 14 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NNE Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.55°N 121.35°W (Elev. 5318 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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