Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 11 Mar 10:21 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Skykomish WA

Winter Storm Warning March 12, 04:54pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 12, 04:54pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. Wind chill values between 6 and 11. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 24. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 16. Wind chill values between 3 and 12. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 20. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 6 and 11. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 16. Wind chill values between 3 and 12. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 20. West northwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Skykomish WA
 47.57°N 121.2°W (Elev. 5906 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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