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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Kelso WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:36am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:36am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 39. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 29. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • 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 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 39. South southeast wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 29. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.08°N 122.74°W (Elev. 1099 ft)
Last Update:
6:41 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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