Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until March 14, 11:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	13 Mar 06:55 PM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Orting WA

Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 07:01pm until March 14, 11:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 07:01pm until March 14, 11:00am
NOW until 11:00am Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Sunday
High: 44 °F
Rain Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain then
Chance Rain
Monday
High: 51 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 43 °F
Rain Likely
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before midnight. Low around 29. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 21 and 31. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

Rain likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.