Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Kelso WA

  • Today

    Today: Showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Snow level 1400 feet. High near 47. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then rain showers.  Snow level 300 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm.  Snow level 2100 feet. Low around 39. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 53. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

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

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Snow level 1400 feet. High near 47. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before midnight. Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. Snow level 300 feet rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Showers before 11pm, then rain after 11pm. Snow level 2100 feet. Low around 39. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kelso WA
 46.12°N 122.91°W (Elev. 52 ft)
10:41 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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