Station Name: Tacoma
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 16 feet

Sensor Depth: -5 feet

Nearest Address:
256 Port Center Rd
Tacoma, WA 98421
Pierce County

GPS Coordinates: 47.27, -122.413

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 2:21PM PDT until March 12 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:21 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Winds in areas from Everett north will switch to northwesterlies at 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A shift from strong southwesterly winds to northwesterly winds will occur in areas from Everett north through western Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, Island and San Juan Counties between 8PM and 11PM Wednesday lasting through early Thursday morning.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 11 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late this evening as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak this evening.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late this evening as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak this evening.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Blizzard Warning issued March 11 at 2:18PM PDT until March 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet. * WHERE...Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM PDT this evening. For the Blizzard Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and greatly reduce visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations up to and including Snoqualmie Pass may transition over to rain late this evening as snow levels briefly rise before lowering again Thursday. The strongest winds will peak this evening.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. Prepare for possible power outages. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 10:05PM PDT until March 12 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:05 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicles. Secure outdoor objects.