Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orting WA

This Afternoon
High: 55 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 53 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 49 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain. High near 55. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Steady temperature around 53. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. Steady temperature around 51. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of rain after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Monday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.