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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 08 Jan 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gig Harbor WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gig Harbor WA
 47.31°N 122.61°W (Elev. 197 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 8, 2026-6pm PST Jan 15, 2026
 
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