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.

light rain,mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Lacey WA

  • Today

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

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °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: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °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 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 8 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
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Lacey WA
 47.03°N 122.75°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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