Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

Lat: 46.75522°NLon: 122.10975°WElev: 1421.0ft.

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Longmire WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 35. West northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, mainly before 2pm.  High near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 35. West northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Longmire WA
 46.68°N 121.89°W (Elev. 4367 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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