Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Mar 01:35 AM PDT

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Detailed forecast for

Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with rain likely in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain after midnight. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Lows near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Gusts to 30 mph decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain, snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. No snow accumulation. Highs near 50. South wind around 10 mph becoming southwest with gusts to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow in the evening. Rain likely in the evening, then a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near 1500 feet. No snow accumulation. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest wind around 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the evening becoming light.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. A slight chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Snow level near 1500 feet. Highs in the lower 50s. Light wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Light wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.

Saturday

Partly sunny. Highs near 60.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.