Christmas Eve in Tacoma will be windy with gusts as high as 50-60 mph
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- Wind gusts up to 31 mph were forecast for Christmas Eve in Tacoma.
- Less than moderate rain was also expected through Friday, with a brief dry break Tuesday.
- Expect cool temperatures throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.
It might be a windy Christmas Eve in Tacoma and the broader region amid a wet and cool weather forecast for this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The NWS said Monday that although forecast models show “a large degree of uncertainty” over wind speeds, there could be southerly gusts as high as 60 mph affecting much of the region Wednesday. The seven-day forecast for Tacoma, however, notes that gusts may reach 31 mph.
“A strengthening surface low tracking northwards will bring widespread precipitation on Wednesday, with the potential for gusty winds,” according to the NWS’ area forecast discussion. “Unsettled weather will continue Thursday into late week with troughing over the Western US.”
Less than moderate rain is expected in the greater Seattle metropolitan area through Friday, with a brief dry spell possible Tuesday, and while rivers may see minor rises, no flooding is anticipated outside the Skokomish River, the NWS said.
The weeklong forecast in Tacoma calls for high temperatures in the mid-40s and nighttime lows in the high-30s, according to the NWS.
This story was originally published December 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM.
