Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains
An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)
Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322.0ft.
Overcast
57°F
14°C
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind Speed | SW 8 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.05 in (1017.61 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 51°F (11°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 Mar 02:55 AM PDT |
Extended Forecast for
Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
Overnight
Low: 54 °F
Rain Likely
Friday
High: 58 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Slight Chance
RainSaturday
High: 52 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersSunday
High: 54 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 54. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 58. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
47.15°N 122.5°W (Elev. 302 ft)
47.15°N 122.5°W (Elev. 302 ft)
1:53 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
3am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
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