Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. 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

Mt Rainier WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Wind chill values between 3 and 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 25. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 34 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 24 by 8am, then falling to around 18 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between -3 and 6. Windy, with a west southwest wind 34 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Windy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values between 3 and 8. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 25. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 34 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 24 by 8am, then falling to around 18 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between -3 and 6. Windy, with a west southwest wind 34 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 32 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 5. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 13. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.75°W (Elev. 12762 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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