Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. 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

2 Miles ESE Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 11 and 17. West wind 7 to 12 mph becoming northwest 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Wind chill values between 5 and 13. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between 11 and 17. West wind 7 to 12 mph becoming northwest 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 5 and 13. Breezy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.72°W (Elev. 9528 ft)
11:27 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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