Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

light rain,mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 06 Jan 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Tumwater WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 45. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly after 4am.  Low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 43. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 34. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 45. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly after 4am. Low around 36. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 43. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 34. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Tumwater WA
 47°N 122.99°W (Elev. 174 ft)
8:29 am PST Jan 6, 2026
8am PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 12, 2026
 
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