Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

unknown precip

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Kelso WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:19am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:19am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 30. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. High near 36. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 30. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.07°N 122.68°W (Elev. 2001 ft)
8:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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