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

EW4160 Shelton (E4160)

Lat: 47.2°NLon: 122.9575°WElev: 207.48ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Lacey WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 57. South southwest wind around 10 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 53. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. South southwest wind 11 to 14 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 chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 53. South southwest wind around 10 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 11 to 14 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 chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 10 to 14 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Lacey WA
 47.12°N 122.77°W (Elev. 144 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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