Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

Lat: 46.11553°NLon: 122.89273°WElev: 13.0ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Kelso WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 59. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 1400 feet rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 62. South 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. Low around 51. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 59. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kelso WA
 46.12°N 122.91°W (Elev. 52 ft)
2:41 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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