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

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

Lat: 47.427°NLon: 121.418°WElev: 2972.0ft.

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:51 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:09am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 05:09am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 47. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am.  Low around 32. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 45. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Low around 32. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.37°N 121.52°W (Elev. 2963 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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