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

42°F

6°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: A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 12 °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 24. Wind chill values between -1 and 7. Blustery, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blustery

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 13. Wind chill values between -6 and 1. Blustery, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 16. Wind chill values between -4 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph increasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 14. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 3. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Windy.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -1 and 7. Blustery, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west northwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 13. Wind chill values between -6 and 1. Blustery, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 16. Wind chill values between -4 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 31 mph increasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. 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. Low around 3. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Breezy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.75°W (Elev. 12762 ft)
11:27 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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