Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains tonight, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Dangerously cold temperatures will persist across the eastern U.S. into early February. There is increasing confidence for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jan 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 54. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 2am, then a chance of rain after 4am.  Low around 45. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  High near 53. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 54. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 2am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Low around 45. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 53. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA
 47.06°N 122.57°W (Elev. 318 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 29, 2026
9am PST Jan 29, 2026-6pm PST Feb 4, 2026
 
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