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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend 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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 09:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Chinook Pass WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 38. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 41. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 38. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 before 2am, then a chance of snow. Low around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chinook Pass WA
 46.88°N 121.5°W (Elev. 4823 ft)
4:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
9pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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