Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. 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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 09:35 AM 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 14, 09:57am until March 14, 11:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 09:57am until March 14, 11:00am
NOW until 11:00am Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 40 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Chance
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 44 °F
Rain Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain then
Chance Rain
Monday
High: 53 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain Likely
Tuesday
High: 53 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain. High near 53. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 45.

Wednesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

Thursday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.