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

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Newcastle WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 31. South wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers.  High near 42. Wind chill values between 24 and 33. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 37. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am.  High near 48. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 31. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers. High near 42. Wind chill values between 24 and 33. South southwest wind 9 to 14 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 before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 37. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8am. High near 48. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Newcastle WA
 47.55°N 122.11°W (Elev. 794 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
10am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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