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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.62 mi
Last update 19 Jan 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Steilacoom WA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between midnight and 5am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog between 7am and 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Patchy dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Tonight
Patchy fog between midnight and 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog before 4am, then patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Steilacoom WA
 47.17°N 122.57°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:25 am PST Jan 19, 2026
6am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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