Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 07 Jan 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm.  High near 42. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then rain showers.  High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 5pm. High near 42. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 10am, then rain showers. High near 44. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 7 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.18°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
8:29 am PST Jan 7, 2026
9am PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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