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.

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm.  High near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8pm.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • 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

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. High near 45. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Low around 37. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one 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 before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Lewis WA
 47.1°N 122.58°W (Elev. 299 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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