Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

Lat: 47.44472°NLon: 122.31361°WElev: 427.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Apr 01:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Des Moines WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Des Moines WA
 47.38°N 122.41°W (Elev. 351 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 1, 2026
2am PDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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