Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW9695 Connell (D9695)

Lat: 46.7315°NLon: 118.87767°WElev: 1132.0ft.

NA

55°F

13°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 08:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Washtucna WA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Washtucna WA
 46.67°N 118.22°W (Elev. 991 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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