Local weather forecast

Weather in Kelso, WA

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 98626

Sunny
Now51°F

Sunny

High / Low65° / 42°
Rain chance12%
Wind2 mph
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Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 5:48PM PDT until September 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 15 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.5 kt at 517 PM Saturday. Seas 5 ft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 5:48PM PDT until September 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 10 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 15 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 11 PM PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 5.5 kt at 517 PM Saturday. Seas 5 ft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 1:30PM PDT until September 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 9 seconds and west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 15 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.9 kt at 444 PM Friday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.96 kt at 456 AM Saturday. Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 5.5 kt at 517 PM Saturday. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

Safety instructions

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 1:30PM PDT until September 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 9 seconds and west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 15 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.9 kt at 444 PM Friday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.96 kt at 456 AM Saturday. Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 5.5 kt at 517 PM Saturday. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

Safety instructions

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

Hazardous Seas Warning issued September 25 at 1:30PM PDT until September 25 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 14 ft at 9 seconds and west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the first Small Craft Advisory, seas 8 to 9 ft at 9 seconds and northwest winds 10 to 15 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 5 to 7 ft at 8 seconds and north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar. * WHEN...Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT this evening. Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause damage to vessels. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ebb current of 4.9 kt at 444 PM Friday. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Ebb current of 4.96 kt at 456 AM Saturday. Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 5.5 kt at 517 PM Saturday. Seas 5 to 6 ft.

Safety instructions

A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.

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Next hours

NowSunny51°9% rain
10 AMSunny55°4% rain
11 AMSunny58°3% rain
12 PMSunny60°2% rain
1 PMCloudy63°9% rain
2 PMOvercast64°10% rain
3 PMOvercast65°10% rain
4 PMOvercast64°10% rain
5 PMOvercast62°10% rain
6 PMOvercast59°11% rain
7 PMOvercast53°13% rain
8 PMOvercast49°17% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 42°Overcast
Rain 12%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
67° 41°Sunny
Rain 9%Gust 8 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
67° 40°Overcast
Rain 15%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity80%
Pressure30.17 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph NNW
Wind gusts7 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:03 AM
Sunset07:02 PM
Moonrise06:49 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 41°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 37%
Strongest gusts6 PM · 16 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 17%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

60°F, 2% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 51°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 17%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Kelso

Washington has a mild, wetter marine climate west of the Cascades and a much drier interior climate east of the mountains. Terrain creates strong local rain, snow and temperature differences.

Kelso is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 46.15°N latitude and 122.91°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Kelso weather today

Sunny and 51°F in Kelso, WA. Today's high is 65°F with a 12% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 7 mph. Relative humidity is 80%, pressure is 30.17 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Kelso

Sunrise is at 07:03 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 67°F and a low near 41°F. The maximum rain chance is 9%.

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