Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 E Mt Rainier WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then rain between 2am and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 5am.  Low around 35. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 37 by noon, then falling to around 32 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between 19 and 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Wind chill values between 7 and 17. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 38. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then rain between 2am and 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 5am. Low around 35. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 37 by noon, then falling to around 32 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between 19 and 26. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Wind chill values between 7 and 17. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Mt Rainier WA
 46.86°N 121.69°W (Elev. 8455 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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