Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 12 Mar 07:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Newcastle WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2pm.  High near 42. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 34. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow.  High near 41. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Low around 33. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2pm. High near 42. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 34. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow. High near 41. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Snow showers likely before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain likely after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Newcastle WA
 47.51°N 122.1°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
4:05 am PDT Mar 12, 2026
7am PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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