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

43°F

6°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm.  Low around 35. North northwest wind around 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Low around 35. North northwest wind around 9 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
11:27 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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