Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 12:20 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

Overnight
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Rain Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 39 °F
Rain then
Chance Rain
Monday
High: 55 °F
Rain
Monday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain Likely
Tuesday
High: 56 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 48 °F
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 33. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Sunday

Rain likely after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 39. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.

Tuesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

Wednesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 49.