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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Prairie Ridge WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 57. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  High near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 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, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light west southwest wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Light west southwest wind.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Prairie Ridge WA
 47.16°N 122.15°W (Elev. 636 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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