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.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 10:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light northwest wind.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before noon.  High near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 5 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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Light northwest wind.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before noon. High near 57. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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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 am PDT Apr 10, 2026
11am PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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