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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

21°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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -18 and -23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 1. Wind chill values between -15 and -23. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 1 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 3. Wind chill values between -18 and -23. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 3 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around -3. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -18 and -23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 1. Wind chill values between -15 and -23. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 3. Wind chill values between -18 and -23. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around -3. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 16. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.78°W (Elev. 11647 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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