Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 29 Jan 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Olympia WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 9pm.  Low around 45. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 4pm.  High near 50. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 46. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  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

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 9pm. Low around 45. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 50. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 46. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely before 10am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10am and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Olympia WA
 47.05°N 122.94°W (Elev. 197 ft)
1:26 pm PST Jan 29, 2026
4pm PST Jan 29, 2026-6pm PST Feb 5, 2026
 
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