Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

CASTLE ROCK (TR950)

Lat: 46.27139°NLon: 122.89194°WElev: 213.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 05:09 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ENE Kelso WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 50. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 51. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Snow level 2900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 50. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 49. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 2900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles ENE Kelso WA
 46.21°N 122.59°W (Elev. 2031 ft)
4:41 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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