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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday 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.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 14 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 5700 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

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 4800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 11 to 14 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 5700 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. 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:
7 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.11°N 117.71°W (Elev. 4826 ft)
3:21 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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