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 NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.97 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:51 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Skykomish WA

Flood Watch March 19, 04:02pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 04:02pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature falling to around 39 by 5pm. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 28. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 9 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. 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 slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 41. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature falling to around 39 by 5pm. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 28. West northwest wind 8 to 11 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. West wind around 9 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. 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 slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Rain and 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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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Skykomish WA
 47.6°N 121.43°W (Elev. 4104 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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