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 NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Cliffdell WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 43. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 43. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Cliffdell WA
 46.97°N 121.15°W (Elev. 2959 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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