Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 05 Mar 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

Winter Weather Advisory March 5, 06:50am until March 5, 10:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 5, 06:50am until March 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm.  Low around 34. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  High near 40. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Wind chill values between 12 and 19. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. Low around 34. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. High near 40. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
1:26 am PST Mar 5, 2026
6am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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