Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 24 Mar 09:01 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NE Newhalem WA

Winter Weather Advisory March 24, 11:00pm until March 26, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Steady temperature around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers before 11pm, then snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 20. Windy, with a southwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Steady temperature around 22. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NE Newhalem WA
 48.95°N 120.81°W (Elev. 5873 ft)
4:16 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
9pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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