Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Rain

49°F

9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 28 Jan 01:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lacey WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 45. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 45. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lacey WA
 47.05°N 122.78°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:25 pm PST Jan 28, 2026
2pm PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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