Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

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

2 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -1 and -6. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. Wind chill values between 9 and 16. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 30. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -1 and -6. North northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values between -1 and 9. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 9 and 16. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 30. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. South southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.84°N 121.81°W (Elev. 9147 ft)
8:01 pm PDT Mar 14, 2026
11pm PDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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