Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 14 Mar 05:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA

Flood Advisory March 14, 05:54pm until March 15, 12:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 05:54pm until March 14, 08:00pm
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Flood Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Flood Advisory March 14, 05:54pm until March 15, 12:00pm
    Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 05:54pm until March 14, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 5am.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 13 to 18 mph decreasing to 7 to 12 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.11°N 117.74°W (Elev. 5604 ft)
4:45 pm PDT Mar 14, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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