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Active Spring Like Pattern Across the Country

A frontal boundary will slowly move eastward and clear most of the eastern seaboard by Sunday. Showers and thunderstorms, some severe, will accompany this front alongside the threat of heavy rainfall; These threats may linger along the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Meanwhile, record spring-like warmth is forecast, mainly east of the Mississippi River, this weekend into next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 3:12:35 am PDT

Strong winds develop Sunday from the west and southwest. Strongest winds will be in the mountains along with the Palouse, Columbia Basin, Waterville Plateau, & Spokane area. Widespread wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph will be common with local gusts of up to 50 mph.
A rapid change in conditions is forecast Sunday morning over Stevens Pass as rain changes over to snow. Snow will quickly accumulate with snowfall rates nearing 1 inch per hour at times. Check pass reports often and prepare for winter driving conditions if you're headed over the mountain.
Heavy snow will impact the Cascades next week. The Cascades will be the first to be impacted with light to moderate snow showers on Sunday. Snow will then increase during the week, and expand to include more of the region.

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