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.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SSW 13 MPH
Barometer	29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	05 May 01:10 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

This Afternoon
High: 55 °F
Rain Likely
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Rain Likely
then Rain
Monday
High: 54 °F
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 41 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 59 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 45. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain likely before 10am, then showers between 10am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm 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 7 to 11 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. South southwest wind around 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

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.