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

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

48°F

9°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	S 6 MPH
Barometer	30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint	43°F (6°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	45°F (7°C)
Last update	28 Jan 03:55 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orting WA

Overnight
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain Likely
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 55 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly after noon. High near 48. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Steady temperature around 45. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain. High near 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 44. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Sunday

Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.