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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 07:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Olympia WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
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 33.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
Olympia WA
 47.03°N 122.9°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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