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.

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 04:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Kelso WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly between 3am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 3 to 6 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. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  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 53. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °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 11am, 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 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half 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 11am, 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 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. 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
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Kelso WA
 46.09°N 122.65°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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