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

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

MINOT PEAK (MIPW1)

Lat: 46.89222°NLon: 123.41694°WElev: 1768.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 09:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Montesano WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 55. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Montesano WA
 46.95°N 123.64°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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