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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 15 Jan 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW University Place WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 37. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light northeast wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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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:
7:01 pm PST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 15, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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