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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 03:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Widespread dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Widespread dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Light north northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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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 am PST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 22, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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