Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

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

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 02:23 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNW Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 32. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 3pm.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow.  High near 33. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 3pm. High near 35. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. South southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNW Newhalem WA
 48.84°N 121.35°W (Elev. 6368 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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