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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 0.78 mi
Last update 20 Mar 12:11 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Skykomish WA

Flood Watch March 20, 12:16am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 20, 12:16am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 24 and 30. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 37. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature falling to around 34 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 24 and 30. West southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. West northwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Skykomish WA
 47.57°N 121.2°W (Elev. 5906 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
12am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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