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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 06:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Widespread dense fog, mainly between 8pm and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.

    Low: 46 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of dense fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Widespread dense fog, mainly between 8pm and midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Areas of dense fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. North northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly 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 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
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:
1:26 pm PST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 13, 2026-6pm PST Jan 20, 2026
 
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