Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 05:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 24 and 31. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 13 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Light north northeast wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. North northwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values between 24 and 31. North northwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 6 to 13 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light north northeast wind becoming north northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Mt Rainier WA
 46.82°N 121.83°W (Elev. 5689 ft)
11:26 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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