Heavy Rain Across the Southern US; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

A storm system will bring heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding threats to portions of the Southern Plains Friday, the Lower Mississippi Valley Saturday, and the Southeast into the Mid-Atlantic on Sunday. High elevation snow and mixed precipitation and rain in the lower elevations will impact the Pacific Northwest this weekend before a stronger system moves in early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 12 Feb 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Federal Way WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 48. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 42. South wind around 8 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 48. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 40. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Federal Way WA
 47.32°N 122.42°W (Elev. 348 ft)
7:02 pm PST Feb 12, 2026
7pm PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 19, 2026
 
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