Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 07:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Newcastle WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 52. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 52. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newcastle WA
 47.53°N 122.14°W (Elev. 873 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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