Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

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

3 Miles NE Mt Rainier WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Wind chill values between 19 and 25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow.  Steady temperature around 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values between 19 and 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Wind chill values between 17 and 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm.  Low around 32. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 36. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 36. Wind chill values between 19 and 25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow. Steady temperature around 35. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 34. Wind chill values between 19 and 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Wind chill values between 17 and 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Low around 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 36. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.72°W (Elev. 8730 ft)
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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