Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Longview, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:06 AM PDT
Today's Tides
Low: March 12, 4:27 AM, 1.0 ft
High: March 12, 9:59 AM, 3.5 ft
Low: March 12, 7:39 PM, 0.5 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Cowlitz River; Rainier, OR; Lord Island; Walker IslandStation Name: Longview
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet
Sensor Depth: -8 feet
Nearest Address:
Industrial Way
Longview, WA 98632
Cowlitz County
GPS Coordinates: 46.106139, -122.954194
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Weather for Longview, Washington
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 47°F
L: 40°F

Fri
H: 50°F
L: 38°F

Sat
H: 44°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 46°F
L: 35°F

Mon
H: 51°F
L: 37°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:15 AM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:45 AM - 10:15 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
11:40 AM - 1:10 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued March 11 at 11:46PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 11:46 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon, including the following areas, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, Clatsop County Coast, East Central Willamette Valley, East Portland Metro, Inner Portland Metro, Lower Columbia River, North Oregon Coast Range, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Outer Southeast Portland Metro, Portland West Hills and Chehalem Mountain, Tillamook County Coast, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor and West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft and southwest Washington, including the following areas, Cowlitz County Lowlands, East Clark County Lowlands, Inner Vancouver Metro, North Clark County Lowlands, South Washington Cascade Foothills, West Columbia River Gorge SR 14 Corridor, Willapa Hills and Willapa and Wahkiakum Lowlands. * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Landslides and debris flows are possible during this flood event. People, structures, and roads located below steep slopes, in canyons, and near the mouths of canyons may be at serious risk from rapidly moving landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 4:57PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 4:57 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches with up to 20 inches along the volcanos. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, except up to 45 mph along the peaks. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away from windows and vents. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 6:01PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 6:01 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 6:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 25 inches with up to 30 inches along the volcanos. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, except up to 45 mph along the peaks. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a brief lull in snowfall late today, but will increase again with heavier precipitation. Heaviest snowfall expected between 5AM-5PM Today, and 5AM-5PM Thursday. Snow levels will begin to rise above 5000 ft late Thursday.
Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc. For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington, visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map Backcountry recreation is not advised.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 12 at 2:01AM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:01 AM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 2500 ft. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches with up to 25 inches along the volcanos. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph, except up to 45 mph along the peaks. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Consider postponing travel until weather conditions improve. If you must travel, be sure to slow down and allow extra time. If your car becomes trapped in deep snow, be sure to keep your car off to stay safe from potential carbon monoxide poisoning. If you are using a generator, be sure to keep it outdoors and away from windows and vents. Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care. Backcountry recreation is not advised.
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 10:28PM PDT until March 14 at 12:35AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:00 AM
...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Washington... Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg. * WHEN...From this evening to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 30.5 feet, expect widespread lowland flooding and numerous flooded roads near Rosburg and Hwy 4. These include Covered Bridge Road near the gage and the roadway approaches to the Altoona Bridge downstream of the gage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 29.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 27.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 PM PDT Wednesday was 29.4 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to flood stage early Friday morning. It will then rise to 28.8 feet late Friday morning. It will fall below flood stage Friday evening to 26.4 feet late Sunday evening. It will then rise to 26.5 feet Monday afternoon. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 28.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM PDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:14 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 8:15 AM
Moonset: 12:10 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:45 AM - 10:15 AM3:38 PM - 6:08 PM
Minor Periods
11:40 AM - 1:10 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:15 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 9:07 AM
Moonset: 1:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:37 AM - 11:07 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:44 AM - 2:14 PM4:36 AM - 6:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 9:58 AM
Moonset: 2:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM9:28 AM - 11:58 AM
Minor Periods
1:55 PM - 3:25 PM5:09 AM - 6:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 10:46 AM
Moonset: 3:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:08 PM - 8:38 PM10:16 AM - 12:46 AM
Minor Periods
3:07 PM - 4:37 PM5:36 AM - 7:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 11:34 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:55 PM - 9:25 PM11:04 AM - 1:34 PM
Minor Periods
4:22 PM - 5:52 PM5:58 AM - 7:28 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
