Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

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

3 Miles ESE Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 16 and 25. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 36. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 35. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 35. Wind chill values between 16 and 25. West southwest wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 36. West southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.71°W (Elev. 8691 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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