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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS)

Lat: 46.677°NLon: 122.9827°WElev: 177.0ft.

Rain

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Rochester WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 52. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 3pm.  High near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 52. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rochester WA
 46.81°N 123.09°W (Elev. 200 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
10pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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