Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 10:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Steilacoom WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 48. South southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Steilacoom WA
 47.19°N 122.7°W (Elev. 3 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
10am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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