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

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 32. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 10am, then rain and snow.  High near 38. Wind chill values between 21 and 30. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Low around 36. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 38. Wind chill values between 21 and 30. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Low around 36. Southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
3:56 am PST Jan 28, 2026
5am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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