Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles ESE Kelso WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 54. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 54. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 2600 feet rising to 3600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles ESE Kelso WA
 46.09°N 122.68°W (Elev. 1358 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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