Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Impending Winter Storm

An approaching storm will bring rain and high elevation snow to Pacific Northwest through the weekend. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening as a low strengthens over the Southeast. This system will form into a winter storm on Sunday that will bring heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast into Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Wind Advisory in effect from February 21, 04:00 AM PST until February 22, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	21 Feb 07:35 AM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Today

Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain at times in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs in the mid to upper 40s. East wind to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Gusts to 20 mph. Near gaps in the terrain, east wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

Tonight

Rain at times in the evening, then a slight chance of rain late in the evening. Rain likely after midnight. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch likely. Lows near 40. Southeast wind to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Near gaps in the terrain, east wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

Sunday

Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the lower 50s. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Near gaps in the terrain, east wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows in the lower 40s. Light wind.

Monday

Rain. Rainfall amounts a half inch to one inch possible. Highs near 50. Light wind.

Monday Night

Rain at times. Lows near 40.

Tuesday

Rain at times. Highs in the upper 40s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s.