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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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 02:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW University Place WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Widespread dense fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Patchy 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: 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 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 51. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Widespread dense fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. 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
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 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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:
1:25 am PST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 13, 2026-6pm PST Jan 19, 2026
 
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