Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 01:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Kelso WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 42. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 3pm.  Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 40. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am.  High near 46. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Low around 45. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 4am, then rain likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 1900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 42. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly between 8am and 3pm. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 40. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 10am, then showers after 10am. High near 46. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers. Low around 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 1900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. Snow level 1500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.08°N 122.74°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
1:00 am PST Mar 5, 2026
1am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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