Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 04:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 34. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 39. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 35. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 39. South southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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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 Jan 27, 2026
5am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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