Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Kelso WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 53. Southeast 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 56. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 53. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 56. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain. High near 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.08°N 122.74°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
7:42 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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