Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

51°F

11°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Feb 04:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Steilacoom WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 1pm.  High near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Steilacoom WA
 47.17°N 122.57°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 12, 2026
5pm PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 19, 2026
 
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