Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 07 Jan 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers.  High near 42. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. High near 42. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW University Place WA
 47.27°N 122.57°W (Elev. 200 ft)
8:29 am PST Jan 7, 2026
10am PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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