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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

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

NA

62°F

17°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 02:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E White Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 2am.  Low around 44. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 44. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E White Pass WA
 46.65°N 121.28°W (Elev. 3579 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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