Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 13 Mar 03:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Kelso WA

Flood Watch March 13, 03:50pm until March 14, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 13, 03:50pm until March 14, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Sat

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 5am.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 1100 feet after midnight . Low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 46. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 1100 feet after midnight . Low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.08°N 122.74°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
3:41 pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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