Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Tumwater WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 46. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 36. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 46. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 36. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Tumwater WA
 47.02°N 122.96°W (Elev. 259 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 12, 2026
11am PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 18, 2026
 
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