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A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 08 Jan 03:41 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light south southwest wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Light south southwest wind.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA
 47.06°N 122.57°W (Elev. 318 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 8, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 8, 2026-6pm PST Jan 15, 2026
 
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