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 >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.97 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:51 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 04:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 04:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 45. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature rising to near 47 by noon, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. West wind 5 to 7 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 snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 11pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am.  Low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 47. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 45. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature rising to near 47 by noon, then falling to around 43 during the remainder of the day. West wind 5 to 7 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 snow likely, possibly mixed with rain between 11pm and 2am, then snow likely after 2am. Low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.4°N 121.47°W (Elev. 3038 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database