Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

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

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 May 02:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Fife WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 10am, then showers between 10am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 56. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain likely before 10am, then showers between 10am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 56. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Fife WA
 47.24°N 122.37°W (Elev. 138 ft)
2:42 pm PDT May 5, 2024
3pm PDT May 5, 2024-6pm PDT May 12, 2024
 
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