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Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Impending Winter Storm

An approaching storm will bring rain and high elevation snow to Pacific Northwest through the weekend. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening as a low strengthens over the Southeast. This system will form into a winter storm on Sunday that will bring heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

32°F

0°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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values between -4 and 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 37 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values between -1 and -6. Windy, with a south wind around 44 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 20. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Wind chill values between 3 and 8. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values between -4 and 1. Windy, with a south southwest wind 37 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values between -1 and -6. Windy, with a south wind around 44 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 20. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. Windy, with a south wind 28 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Wind chill values between 3 and 8. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy.
Thursday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.74°W (Elev. 9485 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Feb 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Feb 21, 2026-6pm PST Feb 27, 2026
 
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