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

HOZOMEEN (HZCW1)

Lat: 48.98083°NLon: 121.07833°WElev: 1700.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 01:23 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Newhalem WA

Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Newhalem WA
 48.7°N 121.15°W (Elev. 3510 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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