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

White Pass (TWHIT)

Lat: 46.638°NLon: 121.39°WElev: 4498.0ft.

Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Chinook Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 46. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 48. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am.  Low around 29. West wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 8 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 46. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 48. Southwest wind around 11 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 showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 29. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 8 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Chinook Pass WA
 46.84°N 121.52°W (Elev. 4052 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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