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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 11 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 15 Jan 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tacoma WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Light northeast wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tacoma WA
 47.25°N 122.46°W (Elev. 262 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 pm PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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