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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE University Place WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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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:
7:01 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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