Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

40°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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 12 and 20. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. Wind chill values between 8 and 13. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 21. Wind chill values between 2 and 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 9. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 14. Breezy.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 12 and 20. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Wind chill values between 8 and 13. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 21. Wind chill values between 2 and 7. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.78°W (Elev. 12293 ft)
11:27 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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