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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Rain

38°F

3°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.39 in (995.26 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 01:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Fort Lewis WA

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
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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 Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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