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

44°F

7°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed ESE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Apr 08:10 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 41. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
11:26 pm PDT Apr 9, 2026
8am PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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