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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

White Pass (TWHIT)

Lat: 46.638°NLon: 121.39°WElev: 4498.0ft.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 08:11 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Packwood WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 52. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then rain between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow after 2am.  Low around 31. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 52. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then rain between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of rain and snow after 2am. Low around 31. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light west southwest wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Packwood WA
 46.54°N 121.63°W (Elev. 1837 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
8pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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