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

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 04 Mar 07:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 09:06am until March 5, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 09:06am until March 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 13 and 18. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 29. Wind chill values between 12 and 18. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 35. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1am.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. West southwest wind 9 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 13 and 18. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 29. Wind chill values between 12 and 18. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 35. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
7:01 am PST Mar 4, 2026
9am PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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