Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mist

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.88 mi
Last update 18 Jan 11:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Patchy dense fog before 2am, then areas of dense fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Patchy dense fog before 2am, then areas of dense fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy dense fog before 4am, then areas of dense fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy dense fog before 2am, then areas of dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Patchy dense fog before 2am, then areas of dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy dense fog before 4am, then areas of dense fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.15°N 122.5°W (Elev. 302 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
12am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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