Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

44°F

7°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Steilacoom WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Steilacoom WA
 47.17°N 122.57°W (Elev. 299 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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