Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.37 in (1028.45 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 05 Mar 10:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Rochester WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 51. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 44. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 51. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 44. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Rochester WA
 46.94°N 123.13°W (Elev. 600 ft)
7:01 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
10pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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