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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 27 Feb 04:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming north northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fort Lewis WA
 47.1°N 122.58°W (Elev. 299 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Feb 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 27, 2026-6pm PST Mar 5, 2026
 
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