Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Partly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Lewis WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 53. South wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 53. South wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 53. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 53. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, 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)
7:01 pm PST Jan 28, 2026
9pm PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 4, 2026
 
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