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.

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Newcastle WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 46. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  High near 51. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 46. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. High near 51. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Newcastle WA
 47.53°N 122.11°W (Elev. 1237 ft)
1:23 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
4am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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