Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Tacoma WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 50. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 9am.  High near 55. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Steady temperature around 52. South southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 57. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 50. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 9am. High near 55. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Steady temperature around 52. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 51. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Tacoma WA
 47.22°N 122.46°W (Elev. 331 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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