Carson, Washington Weather
Carson, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Carson, Skamania County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Carson. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Carson is published on the Cascade Locks State Airport (KCZK) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Carson have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Carson: Ken Jernstedt Airfield (K4S2) 23 km · Sandy River Airport (K03S) 48 km · Portland Troutdale Airport (KTTD) 49 km · Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS) 52 km · Country Squire Airpark (KS48) 54 km
Conditions reported at KCZK describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Carson specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Carson.
About Carson, Washington
Carson rests in a verdant fold of the Columbia River Gorge, where the air carries the damp, resinous scent of Douglas fir and the distant murmur of water. It lies 29.6 miles east-north-east of Camas, WA (from Camas, WA: bearing 71°T), and is situated 3.8 miles east-north-east of Stevenson. The land rises steeply here, a dramatic embrace of ancient basalt and lush temperate rainforest, the slopes cloaked in a deep, almost velvety green that softens with the perpetual mist. Sunlight, when it breaks through, filters in shafts of ethereal gold, illuminating the moss-laden branches and the rich, dark earth underfoot. Small clearings reveal glimpses of homes and businesses, a human presence harmonizing with the overwhelming, timeless wildness of the landscape. The very shape of the terrain seems to hold its breath, a quiet anticipation of the powerful forces that shaped it. This is a place where the logging past still whispers through the tall trees, a legacy etched into the very character of Carson. The economy, once dominated by the mighty timber industry, has found new footing in tourism and the enduring appeal of the Gorge’s natural wonders. Visitors are drawn to the hiking trails that snake up the hillsides, leading to breathtaking vistas and the thunderous roar of waterfalls, a constant reminder of the raw power of nature. The Skamania County Fairgrounds, though quiet for much of the year, hints at the community’s gatherings and traditions, a small hub where local life unfolds against the grand backdrop of the mountains. The rhythm here is dictated by the seasons and the enduring beauty of the Pacific Northwest, a gentle cadence that invites a slower, more deliberate way of being.
Live animated radar for Carson and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Carson, Skamania County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45.725395°N, 121.819244°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98610 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Carson, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Carson, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Carson includes coordinates 45.725395°N, 121.819244°W, situated in Skamania County. ZIP code 98610. Telephone area code: 360. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
