Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

58°F

14°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed WNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 06:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Steilacoom WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Low around 49. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Low around 49. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Steilacoom WA
 47.19°N 122.57°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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