Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Partly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	SSW 8 MPH
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	37°F (3°C)
Last update	24 Mar 11:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA

Overnight
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday
High: 50 °F
Rain Likely
then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 53 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Rain before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.