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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 14 Jan 05:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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