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Tracking Late Season Winter Storms

A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy snow over the Olympics, northern Cascades and northern Rockies Friday while heavy rain may bring flooding to coastal Oregon and Washington. A winter storm will continue to push across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday and Saturday with areas of heavy snow and high winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

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

Mt Rainier WA

Winter Storm Warning March 12, 11:52pm until March 14, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 12, 11:52pm until March 14, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values between -3 and 2. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 30 to 36 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 8. Wind chill values between -16 and -21. Blustery, with a west wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 13. Wind chill values between -1 and -6. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 34 to 40 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values between -3 and 2. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 30 to 36 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 8. Wind chill values between -16 and -21. Blustery, with a west wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Blustery, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.78°W (Elev. 11647 ft)
Last Update:
8:01 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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