Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 05:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 11am.  High near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 50. South southwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of rain, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
6am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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