Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	WSW 4 MPH
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	47°F (8°C)
Last update	24 Mar 08:55 PM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Prairie Ridge WA

Tonight
Low: 40 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 48 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

Rain, mainly before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 48. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Sunday

A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.