Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threats Continue into the Weekend

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday night. Severe storm hazards may include large hail, severe winds, and tornadoes, some of which may be strong. There will be another chance for severe thunderstorms on Saturday for portions of Texas, the Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Ohio Valley. Storms could result in locally heavy rain and flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Prairie Ridge WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between noon and 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 45. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between noon and 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 45. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 50. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Prairie Ridge WA
 47.16°N 122.15°W (Elev. 636 ft)
1:25 pm PST Mar 6, 2026
3pm PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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