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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

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

Partly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 11am, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.11°N 117.74°W (Elev. 5604 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
12am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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