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

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

Lat: 46.97333°NLon: 122.90333°WElev: 203.0ft.

light rain,mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Rochester WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 3pm.  High near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Rochester WA
 46.9°N 123.05°W (Elev. 253 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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