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

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

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

Rain

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:11 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 44. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 46. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 49. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 44. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 46. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.39°N 121.53°W (Elev. 1713 ft)
8:01 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
2am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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