Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. 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 74%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 03:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Kelso WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 2am.  Low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 2am. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. South southeast wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. 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 6800 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. 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 and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet lowering to 1900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Kelso WA
 46.11°N 122.66°W (Elev. 1909 ft)
3:41 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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