Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 01 Apr 04:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NW Cougar WA

Winter Weather Advisory until April 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until April 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 3200 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm.  High near 41. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 3000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Snow level 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 7am, then rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 3200 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. High near 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 2pm and 5pm, then rain after 5pm. High near 41. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 3000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NW Cougar WA
 46.18°N 122.52°W (Elev. 2671 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 1, 2026
5am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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