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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW University Place WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 53. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 53. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW University Place WA
 47.27°N 122.6°W (Elev. 3 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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