Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix in the Northeast U.S.

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. overnight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 07 Jan 01:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm.  High near 43. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then rain showers.  High near 45. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 1pm. High near 43. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then rain showers. High near 45. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.15°N 122.5°W (Elev. 302 ft)
1:25 am PST Jan 7, 2026
2am PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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