Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 11:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

Winter Storm Watch March 11, 05:00am until March 13, 11:00am
Winter Weather Advisory March 9, 11:20am until March 10, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 9, 11:20am until March 10, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  High near 24. Wind chill values between 6 and 12. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 22. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 24. Wind chill values between 6 and 12. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 21 to 27 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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