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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Shelton, Shelton Sanderson Field (KSHN)

Lat: 47.23806°NLon: 123.14083°WElev: 269.0ft.

light rain,mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 09:38 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Shelton WA

Flood Watch March 19, 09:58am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 09:58am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. West southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 55. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 55. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shelton WA
 47.22°N 123.12°W (Elev. 200 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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