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 NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 0.55 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:51 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Snoqualmie Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 03:02pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 03:02pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 29. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 44. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 29. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.45°N 121.42°W (Elev. 4862 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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