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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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW University Place WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of fog before 3pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy dense fog before 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 39 °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 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a steady temperature around 48. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Areas of fog before 3pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy dense fog before 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW University Place WA
 47.27°N 122.57°W (Elev. 200 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 20, 2026
 
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