Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW)

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

Rain

51°F

11°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jan 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 9pm.  Low around 45. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 50. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 51. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 9pm. Low around 45. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 50. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Gig Harbor WA
 47.35°N 122.62°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:26 pm PST Jan 29, 2026
3pm PST Jan 29, 2026-6pm PST Feb 5, 2026
 
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