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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Mar 11:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

White Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning March 10, 05:00pm until March 13, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow before 11pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow before 11pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 11pm and 2am, then snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. High near 32. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
White Pass WA
 46.64°N 121.37°W (Elev. 4672 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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