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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chehalis-Centralia Airport (KCLS)

Lat: 46.677°NLon: 122.9827°WElev: 177.0ft.

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 09 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Rochester WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  High near 44. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. High near 44. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 36. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 51. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Rochester WA
 46.8°N 123.02°W (Elev. 187 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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