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

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

Lat: 46.11553°NLon: 122.89273°WElev: 13.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 07:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Kelso WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 2900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.07°N 122.68°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
6:41 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
7am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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