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 86%
Wind Speed SSE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Kelso WA

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:40am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:40am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 28. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 34. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 28. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 2500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ENE Kelso WA
 46.18°N 122.62°W (Elev. 1877 ft)
7:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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