Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the Southern Plains to the Ohio Valley; Wintry Mix in the Northeast

Numerous showers and thunderstorms, some severe, are expected from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley. The repeating nature of some showers and thunderstorms may lead to isolated flash flooding across the Ohio Valley. An area of freezing rain, with some snow on the northern edge, will cause hazardous travel conditions over portions of New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Mar 07:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Prairie Ridge WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  High near 51. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 39. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 51. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 39. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. 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)
7:01 pm PST Mar 3, 2026
8pm PST Mar 3, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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