Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

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

Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 5. Wind chill values between -8 and -18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Steady temperature around 8. Wind chill values between -13 and -18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 3. Wind chill values between -14 and -19. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow and
    Windy then
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -7 and -17. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -8 and -18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Steady temperature around 8. Wind chill values between -13 and -18. Windy, with a west southwest wind 28 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -14 and -19. Windy, with a west wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 24 to 29 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -7 and -17. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.78°W (Elev. 11647 ft)
11:26 am PDT Mar 24, 2026
6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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