Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 09 Mar 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm.  High near 45. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. South wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. High near 45. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 37. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 52. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Lewis WA
 47.1°N 122.58°W (Elev. 299 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
8am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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