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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

54°F

12°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	1.75 mi
Last update	19 Mar 01:15 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

South Hill WA

This Afternoon
High: 58 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 57 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 53 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Steady temperature around 55. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 57. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Light west southwest wind.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Monday Night

A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.