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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE University Place WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 48. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 48. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 56. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE University Place WA
 47.26°N 122.53°W (Elev. 240 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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