Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 28 Jan 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 49. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 49. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 49. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 49. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW University Place WA
 47.27°N 122.57°W (Elev. 200 ft)
3:56 am PST Jan 28, 2026
6am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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