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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 2 and 8. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Wind chill values between 3 and 9. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 9 and 14. Windy, with a south wind 16 to 21 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 2 and 8. Windy, with a south wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Wind chill values between 3 and 9. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.78°W (Elev. 12293 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 am PST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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