Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:21 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Tumwater WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  High near 44. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 50. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 44. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 36. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 50. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tumwater WA
 46.99°N 122.92°W (Elev. 151 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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