Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

White Pass (TWHIT)

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

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Mar 09:40 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chinook Pass WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chinook Pass WA
 46.86°N 121.53°W (Elev. 3973 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
9am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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