Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

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

freezing fog

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 19 Jan 03:22 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Olympia WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy dense fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Light and variable wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog between 7am and 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light northeast wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Patchy Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog before 1am, then patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog before 2am, then patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Olympia WA
 47.04°N 122.97°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:25 am PST Jan 19, 2026
3am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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