Strong Winds and Storms Across the East; Heavy Snow for the Pacific Northwest

The powerful spring storm will track eastward and focus showers, thunderstorms and strong winds across the eastern third of the country today. Another storm affecting the Pacific Northwest will bring accumulating snow to the region this weekend. For the central and southern High Plains, critical fire weather conditions through the weekend due to dry conditions and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322ft.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Apr 09:24 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Lakewood WA

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce small hail.  High near 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers

    High: 48 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 3am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 35. South wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 35 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

    High: 46 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light south southwest  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

    Low: 32 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 51 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 35 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 51 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 31 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    High: 56 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce small hail. High near 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain showers before 3am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Lakewood WA
 47.17°N 122.51°W (Elev. 272 ft)
9:40 am PDT Apr 1, 2023
10am PDT Apr 1, 2023-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2023
 
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