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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.33 in (993.23 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Lakewood WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lakewood WA
 47.17°N 122.51°W (Elev. 272 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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