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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Mar 01:15 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Prairie Ridge WA

Overnight
Low: 54 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 55 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain showers between 11pm and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday

A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.