Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

Lat: 47.104° N Lon: 122.287° W Elev: 538.0 ft.

freezing fog

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility -0.25 mi
Last update 19 Jan 06:55 AM PST
Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Today
Sunny. Patchy dense fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 40s to mid 50s. Light wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Patchy dense fog in the late evening and early morning. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Light wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Light wind.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs near 50.



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