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 88%
Wind Speed SSE 9 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 08:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Kelso WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:03am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:03am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 31. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain showers likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow showers after 1am.  Snow level 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 38. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 31. East southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow showers after 1am. Snow level 1200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. 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. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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 47.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.08°N 122.74°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
8:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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