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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

CW1035 Port Townsend (C1035)

Lat: 48.12517°NLon: 122.762°WElev: 244.46ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 17 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:41 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Port Townsend WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 49. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 57. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind 11 to 13 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 57. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °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 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 55. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 49. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 57. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 49. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 57. South southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. 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 56. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Port Townsend WA
 48.12°N 122.76°W (Elev. 177 ft)
Last Update:
2:25 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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