Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

heavy snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 13 Mar 03:51 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 05:11pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 13, 05:11pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 18 and 25. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Light west northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 30. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Calm wind becoming west northwest 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values between 18 and 25. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.4°N 121.5°W (Elev. 1854 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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