Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FORKS (FRKW1)

Lat: 47.95528°NLon: 124.38497°WElev: 303.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Mar 10:33 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE DES WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm.  High near 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 39. West wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 11am.  High near 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. High near 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 39. West wind around 8 mph becoming south in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE DES WA
 47.76°N 124.4°W (Elev. 495 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
10am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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