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 >

Current conditions at

White Pass (TWHIT)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 12:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Packwood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, mainly before 5pm.  High near 57. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 50. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Low around 35. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 57. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 50. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Low around 35. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Packwood WA
 46.66°N 121.6°W (Elev. 1496 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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