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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

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

Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 24. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 37 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. Wind chill values between zero and 7. Windy, with a west southwest wind 34 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -7 and -12. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 48 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 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy, with a west wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy then
    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Windy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 37 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. Wind chill values between zero and 7. Windy, with a west southwest wind 34 to 39 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 26 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -7 and -12. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy, with a west wind 34 to 39 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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 22. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 6. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.75°W (Elev. 12762 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
12am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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