Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Lacey WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 11pm, then rain likely after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 9am.  High near 57. Southwest wind 13 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: 57 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 11pm, then rain likely after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 57. Southwest wind 13 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.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lacey WA
 47.05°N 122.81°W (Elev. 135 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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