Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Partly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 02:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Steilacoom WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 14 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 14 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the morning.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain 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 43.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Steilacoom WA
 47.19°N 122.7°W (Elev. 3 ft)
11:27 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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