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

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

Lat: 47.2675°NLon: 122.57611°WElev: 315.0ft.

light rain,mist

54°F

12°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SW 8 MPH
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 03:20 PM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE University Place WA

This Afternoon
High: 57 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 56 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 53 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. Southwest wind 7 to 10 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 39. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

Monday Night

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