Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

OWL MT (OLFW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Mar 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Forks WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 48. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 50. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 48. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. Steady temperature around 50. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 48. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Forks WA
 47.87°N 123.96°W (Elev. 2986 ft)
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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