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

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Kelso WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  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. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 7 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Snow level 2300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 54. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain likely before midnight, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. 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. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 59. Southeast wind around 7 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5am. Snow level 2900 feet lowering to 1600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2700 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.08°N 122.74°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
4:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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