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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

51°F

11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jan 07:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy dense fog before 2pm, then patchy dense fog after 4pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy dense fog before 2pm, then patchy dense fog after 4pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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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 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 12, 2026-6pm PST Jan 19, 2026
 
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