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.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Olympia WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain showers likely before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers 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

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. South wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • 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
Rain showers likely before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers 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 37. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an 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. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Olympia WA
 47.02°N 122.87°W (Elev. 180 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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