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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

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

2 Miles ENE Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 36 by 10am, then falling to around 31 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between 18 and 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 5pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Steady temperature around 36. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 24 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 36 by 10am, then falling to around 31 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between 18 and 24. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.72°W (Elev. 8730 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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