Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

Lat: 47.0444°NLon: 121.94032°WElev: 4170.0ft.

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -3 and -8. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to near 24 by 10pm, then rising to around 30 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values between 10 and 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -3 and -8. West northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between -3 and 7. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to near 24 by 10pm, then rising to around 30 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values between 10 and 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.74°W (Elev. 9485 ft)
8:01 pm PDT Mar 14, 2026
2am PDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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