Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

Lat: 47.0444°NLon: 121.94032°WElev: 4170.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -8 and 2. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 20. Wind chill values between -3 and -10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 38 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Windy then
    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -9 and 1. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -8 and 2. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 20. Wind chill values between -3 and -10. Windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 36 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 33 to 38 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -9 and 1. West wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.77°W (Elev. 9626 ft)
11:26 am PDT Mar 24, 2026
8pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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