Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 08:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 17 and 25. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 36. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. South southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Wind chill values between 17 and 25. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.84°N 121.84°W (Elev. 7316 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 28, 2026
9pm PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 4, 2026
 
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