Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

White Pass (TWHIT)

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

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 17 Mar 01:41 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Chinook Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 43. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 40. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 46. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 46. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 43. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 40. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 46. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Chinook Pass WA
 46.93°N 121.49°W (Elev. 5233 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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