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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 16 Jan 02:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

University Place WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
University Place WA
 47.24°N 122.52°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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