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

38°F

3°C

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

2 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 5am, then snow showers likely after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between -6 and 4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 8am, then snow between 8am and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 18. Wind chill values between -2 and -7. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 9. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Windy then
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -8 and 2. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 5am, then snow showers likely after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between -6 and 4. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 8am, then snow between 8am and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 18. Wind chill values between -2 and -7. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 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 22. Wind chill values between -8 and 2. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.84°N 121.81°W (Elev. 9147 ft)
11:26 am PDT Mar 24, 2026
8pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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