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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend 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

44°F

7°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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 34. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 37. Wind chill values between 18 and 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -1 and 6. Windy, with a west northwest wind 23 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Windy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 34 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Wind chill values between 18 and 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between 2 and 12. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -1 and 6. Windy, with a west northwest wind 23 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 33 mph decreasing to 16 to 21 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.72°W (Elev. 8730 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
2am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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