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

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Sumner WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 53. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 58. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 52. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 53. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sumner WA
 47.21°N 122.23°W (Elev. 197 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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