Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Fog

33°F

1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Kelso WA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. 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. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Showers. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Showers likely. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Showers likely. Snow level 3600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Kelso WA
 46.11°N 122.66°W (Elev. 1909 ft)
6:41 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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