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

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Goose Prairie WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 48. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Low around 26. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Low around 26. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Goose Prairie WA
 46.83°N 121.37°W (Elev. 4085 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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