Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

Lat: 48.34694°NLon: 120.72028°WElev: 1230.0ft.

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Mar 07:01 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Washington Pass WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Temperature falling to near 24 by 8pm, then rising to around 29 during the remainder of the night. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 5pm, then rain after 5pm.  High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5am.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind 7 to 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Temperature falling to near 24 by 8pm, then rising to around 29 during the remainder of the night. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5am. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Washington Pass WA
 48.58°N 120.73°W (Elev. 5965 ft)
6:07 pm PDT Mar 14, 2026
7pm PDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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