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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

34°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

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values between -3 and -8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 17. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 20. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 15. Wind chill values between -4 and -9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values between -3 and -8. Breezy, with a southwest wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Wind chill values between -1 and 4. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 20. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.75°W (Elev. 12762 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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