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

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Paradise WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 42. West wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. West wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow.  Low around 25. West wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 42. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Low around 25. West wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Paradise WA
 46.79°N 121.73°W (Elev. 5151 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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