Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Fog

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 19 Jan 06:47 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy dense fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light northeast wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy fog between 2am and 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Patchy dense fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Tonight
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light northeast wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy fog between 2am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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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)
7:01 am PST Jan 19, 2026
7am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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