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 >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°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: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 37. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Wind chill values between 16 and 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Low around 16. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Windy. Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Breezy.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. Windy, with a west southwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Wind chill values between 16 and 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 29 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Low around 16. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Rain and 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 17. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Mt Rainier WA
 46.87°N 121.72°W (Elev. 8730 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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