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 >

Current conditions at

BURNT MOUNTAIN (BUSW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

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

7 Miles NW Mt Rainier WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 44. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm.  Temperature rising to near 44 by 8am, then falling to around 38 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 25. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 44. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. Temperature rising to near 44 by 8am, then falling to around 38 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 25. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NW Mt Rainier WA
 46.94°N 121.87°W (Elev. 4957 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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