Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

light snow,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Last update 13 Mar 04:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely after 11am, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southeast wind.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely after 11am, becoming all rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA
 47.37°N 122.63°W (Elev. 7 ft)
2:25 am PDT Mar 14, 2026
5am PDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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