Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

Lat: 46.75522°NLon: 122.10975°WElev: 1421.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 01:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Breezy, with a southeast wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.84°N 121.84°W (Elev. 7316 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 27, 2026
1pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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