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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 06:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 32. Wind chill values between 17 and 23. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Steady temperature around 30. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 32. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 29. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 32. Wind chill values between 17 and 23. West southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 30. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 32. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 29. West southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.84°N 121.81°W (Elev. 9147 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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