Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Tumwater WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 57. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 50. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tumwater WA
 46.97°N 122.92°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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