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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. 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 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 02:21 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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