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 >

Current conditions at

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

Lat: 48.98083°NLon: 121.07833°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:23 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:28pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:28pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • 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 30 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 17 and 25. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Wind chill values between 7 and 17. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 35. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch 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 30 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 17 and 25. Southwest wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 7 and 17. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Newhalem WA
 48.64°N 121.13°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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