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

41°F

5°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 28. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 23 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 5 and 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °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 17. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.

    Low: 5 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 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. Low around 26. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 23 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 5 and 11. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 26 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 39 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 17. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 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 5. Breezy.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
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 9. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.75°W (Elev. 10817 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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