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

56°F

13°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chinook Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm.  Low around 24. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow after 11pm. Low around 24. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chinook Pass WA
 46.88°N 121.5°W (Elev. 4823 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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