Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lacey WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Low around 48. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 48. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Lacey WA
 47.03°N 122.75°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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