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 >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

light drizzle

52°F

11°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 08:35 AM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Pacific WA

Today
High: 57 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 56 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 52 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain. High near 57. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Monday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.