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

Port Townsend Jefferson County International Airport (K0S9)

Lat: 48.05517°NLon: 122.81159°WElev: 105.0ft.

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Port Townsend WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, mainly after 4pm.  High near 57. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 56. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. South southeast wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 58. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 57. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 56. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 58. South southeast wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Port Townsend WA
 48.06°N 122.87°W (Elev. 0 ft)
2:26 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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