Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 02:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

Winter Storm Watch March 11, 11:00pm until March 13, 11:00am
Winter Weather Advisory March 9, 02:56pm until March 10, 05:00pm
Blizzard Warning March 10, 05:00pm until March 11, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 9, 02:56pm until March 10, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 24. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. East northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely before 8pm, then snow likely, mainly between 8pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. East northeast wind 6 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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