Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (KSEA)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 14 Mar 09:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Des Moines WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 41. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 41. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 54. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Des Moines WA
 47.39°N 122.38°W (Elev. 36 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 14, 2026
10am PDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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