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

3 Miles NNW Longmire WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 32. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 8 to 14 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 8 to 14 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Longmire WA
 46.79°N 121.86°W (Elev. 4911 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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