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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:41 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 10:47am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 10:47am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low 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.  Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. 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: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am.  Low around 30. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. West wind 13 to 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: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 45. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 41 by 5pm. 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, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Low around 30. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. West wind 13 to 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
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.55°N 121.48°W (Elev. 3780 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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