Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322.0ft.

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 09:20 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 56 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 53 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Monday Night

A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.