Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Kelso WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:40am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:40am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy fog before 7am. High near 37. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 2am.  Low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • 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 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 7am. High near 37. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Kelso WA
 46.09°N 122.65°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
4:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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