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.

Partly Cloudy

63°F

17°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet lowering to 4100 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ENE Bluewood Ski WA
 46.18°N 117.63°W (Elev. 3780 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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