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

39°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

  • Overnight

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

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 10 and 19. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 18. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between 4 and 9. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 9. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • 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, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 10 and 19. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 18. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between 4 and 9. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 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, 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.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A slight 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 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
12am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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