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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 8 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 15 Jan 12:03 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 47. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog between 9pm and 10pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 47. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. North northeast wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog between 9pm and 10pm. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW University Place WA
 47.26°N 122.66°W (Elev. 52 ft)
Last Update:
7:01 pm PST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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