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Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 02:54 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Olympia WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after noon. High near 47. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
Rain, mainly after noon. High near 47. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
Olympia WA
 47.05°N 122.91°W (Elev. 26 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm PST Feb 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 19, 2026
 
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