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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 16 Jan 02:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50. Light northeast wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50. Light northeast wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34.
M.L.King Day
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.45°W (Elev. 390 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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