Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Mar 10:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 44. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 2am, then showers after 2am.  Low around 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers before 11am, then rain after 11am.  High near 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 44. South southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. West southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers before 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 46. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 11am, then a chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW University Place WA
 47.26°N 122.66°W (Elev. 52 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
11am PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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