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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 06:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North northwest wind around 9 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch 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 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    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 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North northwest wind around 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, 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 slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
11:27 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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