Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

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

9 Miles NW Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 13 and 23. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 24 to 29 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 13 and 23. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW Mt Rainier WA
 46.96°N 121.87°W (Elev. 4859 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
3am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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