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

WATERHOLE (WHSW1)

Lat: 47.94485°NLon: 123.42594°WElev: 5010.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Hurricane Ridge WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 45. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 43. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm.  High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 43. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Hurricane Ridge WA
 47.88°N 123.26°W (Elev. 3993 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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