Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104°NLon: 122.287°WElev: 538.0ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW South Hill WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before noon.  High near 55. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before noon. High near 55. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW South Hill WA
 47.14°N 122.31°W (Elev. 430 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
6pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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