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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 05 Mar 09:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW University Place WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 44. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 51. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 44. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 51. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. 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 Mar 5, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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