A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Jan 04:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 19 and 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values between 12 and 17. West northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 9pm and 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 19 and 29. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
1:25 pm PST Jan 8, 2026
4pm PST Jan 8, 2026-6pm PST Jan 15, 2026
 
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