Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

White Pass (TWHIT)

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

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Packwood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Packwood WA
 46.54°N 121.63°W (Elev. 1837 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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