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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 02:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain, mainly before 5am. Low around 43. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly after noon. High near 50. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Steady temperature around 50. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 53. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, mainly before 5am. Low around 43. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly after noon. High near 50. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 50. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tacoma WA
 47.25°N 122.43°W (Elev. 118 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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