Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

Lat: 46.75522°NLon: 122.10975°WElev: 1421.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Apr 10:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 2am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind 8 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 22 and 32. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 2am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind 8 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 22 and 32. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light north in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 11am, mixing with rain after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Mt Rainier WA
 46.82°N 121.83°W (Elev. 5689 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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