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

FORKS (FRKW1)

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

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:33 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Beaver WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  Temperature rising to near 47 by noon, then falling to around 42 during the remainder of the day. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. Temperature rising to near 47 by noon, then falling to around 42 during the remainder of the day. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Beaver WA
 48°N 124.2°W (Elev. 1302 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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