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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)
Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.light drizzle
57°F
14°C
| Humidity | 93% |
| Wind Speed | SSW 6 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.06 in (1017.95 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 4.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 Mar 01:55 AM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles SE Orting WA
Overnight
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 54 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 31 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/SnowSunday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
RainSunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Rain. Steady temperature around 52. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Orting WA
47.05°N 122.15°W (Elev. 997 ft)
47.05°N 122.15°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
2am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
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