Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 06 May 12:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Steilacoom WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 45. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am.  High near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 45. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. High near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Steilacoom WA
 47.14°N 122.62°W (Elev. 315 ft)
9:40 pm PDT May 5, 2024
1am PDT May 6, 2024-6pm PDT May 12, 2024
 
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