Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 01:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Low around 31. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 31. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
1am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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