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 E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:21 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Skykomish WA

Flood Watch March 19, 09:33pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 09:33pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 29. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 29. West northwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Skykomish WA
 47.6°N 121.4°W (Elev. 2933 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
9pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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