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

33°F

1°C

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

Mt Rainier WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -18 and -23. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 39 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 9. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 38 to 43 mph increasing to 45 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -24 and -29. Windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 29 to 34 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -18 and -23. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 39 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 9. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Windy, with a west southwest wind 38 to 43 mph increasing to 45 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -24 and -29. Windy, with a west wind 40 to 45 mph decreasing to 29 to 34 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Blustery.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mt Rainier WA
 46.85°N 121.75°W (Elev. 12762 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
3am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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