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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.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 07 Jan 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE University Place WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. 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. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE University Place WA
 47.28°N 122.54°W (Elev. 0 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 14, 2026
 
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