Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NW Steilacoom WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. North northeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NW Steilacoom WA
 47.25°N 122.75°W (Elev. 98 ft)
7:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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