Major Winter Storm Ongoing in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes; Severe Weather Along the East Coast

A major winter storm will continue to bring blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, icing, and strong winds through today across the Upper Midwest and Upper Great Lakes. Widespread severe storms are expected across the entire eastern U.S. with the highest threat over the interior Mid-Atlantic, where there is a risk for damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Heat continues to build in the West. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15° N Lon: 122.48333° W Elev: 322.0 ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 02:55 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties

Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain late in the evening. Rain likely after midnight, then rain at times late in the night. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Lows near 50. Southwest wind to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Rain at times. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain at times in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible. Lows near 50. Southwest wind to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Rain at times. Highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday Night
Rain at times. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday
Rain at times in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the lower 40s.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs in the lower 50s.



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