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 >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.53 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:21 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Skykomish WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:33pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 02:33pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 37. West southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain and snow.  Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 22 and 30. West southwest wind 13 to 16 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/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 23. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 38. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain and snow. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 22 and 30. West southwest wind 13 to 16 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, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 23. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Skykomish WA
 47.57°N 121.2°W (Elev. 5906 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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