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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 09 Jan 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between midnight and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Patchy fog between 10pm and midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 41. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Patchy fog between midnight and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Patchy fog between 10pm and midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 41. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Patchy fog between 4am and 5am. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.15°N 122.5°W (Elev. 302 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 am PST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Jan 9, 2026-6pm PST Jan 15, 2026
 
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