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Record Heat Remains in Place This Week; Precipitation and Windy Conditions in the Northwest

Record warmth will persist across portions of California, the Southwest U.S., the central Great Basin and spread across the central U.S. for the middle of the week. High temperatures will approach 90 from Texas to the Ohio Valley. A moist frontal system will bring lowland rain, high elevation mountain snow, and breezy winds to the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 2:18:16 am PDT

Expect increasing rain across the Inland Northwest on Tuesday morning, with rainfall totals ranging from less than a tenth of an inch in Central Washington to up to an inch in North Idaho. Accompanying the rain will be breezy south winds with gusts up to 30 mph, which will lead to minor rises on local rivers and streams without causing floods.
While most mountain passes will see minimal accumulation, Stevens Pass is expected to receive 4 to 6 inches of snow. Both Blewett Pass and Lookout Pass are currently slated for less than an inch of accumulation. Travelers should prepare for slippery road conditions, particularly when driving through Stevens Pass.

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