Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Mar 11:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 45. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 51. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 2am, then showers after 2am.  Low around 40. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers before 11am, then rain after 11am.  High near 46. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 37. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 40. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers before 11am, then rain after 11am. High near 46. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.18°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
8:01 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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