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

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:23 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 09:13am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 09:13am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm.  Low around 20. Wind chill values between 8 and 16. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow. High near 33. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Wind chill values between 15 and 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm. Low around 20. Wind chill values between 8 and 16. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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 27.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NNW Newhalem WA
 48.82°N 121.35°W (Elev. 6532 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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