Water Temperature of the Columbia River in Longview, WA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, March 13, 2026, 5:42 AM PDT
Today's Tides
High: March 13, 12:54 AM, 2.6 ft
Low: March 13, 5:32 AM, 1.2 ft
High: March 13, 11:16 AM, 3.4 ft
Low: March 13, 8:30 PM, 0.4 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

Fri
H: 50°F
L: 37°F

Sat
H: 44°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 33°F

Mon
H: 57°F
L: 37°F

Tue
H: 66°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 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
Flood Watch issued March 12 at 3:56PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 3:56 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:30 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 Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. 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 12 at 1:49PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 1:49 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 to 3500ft. Additional snow accumulations up to 7 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible along the crests. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * 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 12 at 10:42PM PDT until March 13 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 10:42 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 3000 to 3500ft. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 to 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible along the crests. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * 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...Snow levels will continue to rise above 5000 ft through early Friday morning.
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 Watch issued March 12 at 11:12AM PDT until March 15 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:12 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Washington, including the following counties, in northwest Washington, Grays Harbor. In west central Washington, Lewis and Thurston. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall from a weak atmospheric river will keep rivers on the Chehalis, Newaukum, and the Skookumchuck running near flood stage Friday through Sunday. - 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 12 at 2:46PM PDT until March 14 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:46 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected beginning later today continuing through Friday. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 feet with up to 4 feet possible on Mount Rainier. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible especially this afternoon through Friday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.2 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: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.28 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: 8.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.2 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: 24.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.96 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 42.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 12:20 AM
Moonset: 6:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:41 PM - 10:11 PM11:50 AM - 2:20 PM
Minor Periods
5:37 PM - 7:07 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
