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

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

light rain,mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSW 6 MPH
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 01:53 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Steilacoom WA

This Afternoon
High: 56 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 55 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 55. South southwest wind around 11 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 40. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. West southwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41.

Wednesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.