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

ELBOW LAKE (ELSW1)

Lat: 48.69092°NLon: 121.90893°WElev: 3040.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

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

2 Miles SSW Acme WA

Flood Watch March 19, 03:06pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 03:06pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 55. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Acme WA
 48.69°N 122.2°W (Elev. 656 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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