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 >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Puyallup WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 59. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 58. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 59. South southwest wind 6 to 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 around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. 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 showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Puyallup WA
 47.18°N 122.32°W (Elev. 177 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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