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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Olympia WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 53. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 55. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 9 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 53. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 55. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
Olympia WA
 47.05°N 122.91°W (Elev. 26 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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