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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers between 11pm and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers between 11pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North northeast wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Tacoma WA
 47.29°N 122.48°W (Elev. 0 ft)
1:26 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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