Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 05 May 10:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Moines WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind around 6 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Moines WA
 47.39°N 122.32°W (Elev. 75 ft)
9:40 pm PDT May 5, 2024
10pm PDT May 5, 2024-6pm PDT May 12, 2024
 
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