Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Apr 05:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 6 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 8pm, then snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 30. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. High near 37. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 30. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.11°N 117.74°W (Elev. 5604 ft)
4:20 am PDT Apr 1, 2026
5am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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