Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

54°F

12°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	SSW 4 MPH
Barometer	30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 11:05 AM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

Today
High: 58 °F
Rain
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 57 °F
Rain
Friday Night
Low: 37 °F
Rain Likely
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 54 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain. High near 58. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 52. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

Monday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Tuesday

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 53.