Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains into the morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Apr 12:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 1, 2026
2am PDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 8, 2026
 
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