Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

Lat: 46.97333°NLon: 122.90333°WElev: 203.0ft.

light rain,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 28 Jan 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Tumwater WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Tumwater WA
 46.95°N 123.04°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 28, 2026
10am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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