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

CASTLE ROCK (TR950)

Lat: 46.27139°NLon: 122.89194°WElev: 213.0ft.

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 01:09 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 45. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 48. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 46. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 47. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 11am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 45. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 48. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 47. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 3700 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 11am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Mount St Helens WA
 46.31°N 122.34°W (Elev. 3691 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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