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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

OWL MT (OLFW1)

Lat: 47.76611°NLon: 123.96528°WElev: 3398.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Hurricane Ridge WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 36. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 16 and 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 6 and 16. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 36. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 29 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 16 and 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 6 and 16. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Hurricane Ridge WA
 47.8°N 123.71°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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