Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Apr 11:35 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orting WA

Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Rain and
Patchy Fog
then Chance
Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Slight Chance
Rain then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 55 °F
Chance Rain
and Patchy
Fog
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Rain Likely
Monday
High: 50 °F
Rain Likely
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance Rain
then Slight
Chance Rain
Tuesday
High: 46 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 53. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Rain, mainly after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 46.

Tuesday Night

Rain before 2am, then rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.