Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 23 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Prairie Ridge WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 46. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 43. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 46. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 43. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 46. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prairie Ridge WA
 47.14°N 122.15°W (Elev. 663 ft)
1:25 pm PST Feb 23, 2026
1pm PST Feb 23, 2026-6pm PST Mar 1, 2026
 
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