Ethel, Washington Weather
Ethel, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Ethel, Lewis County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Ethel.
About Ethel, Washington
Ethel rests in a broad, fertile valley, a gentle cradle formed by the curving shoulders of Lewis County. It lies 7.0 miles north-east of Cowlitz, WA (from Cowlitz, WA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 8.5 miles east-south-east of Napavine. Here, the land unfolds in a patchwork of emerald pastures and darker, richer fields, the soil a deep, loamy brown that promises abundance. A soft, diffused light often filters through the perpetually green canopy of Douglas fir and western hemlock that presses in from the surrounding hills, lending a quiet, almost hushed quality to the air. The Chehalis River, a silver ribbon glinting in the sun, meanders lazily through the landscape, its banks lined with willows that weep their long, slender branches towards the water's edge. The very air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, grounding aroma that speaks of nature's enduring presence. The history of Ethel is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that guard its borders, its origins tied to the rich agricultural potential of this land. For generations, this valley has been a breadbasket, its economy nurtured by the cultivation of dairy herds and the growth of staple crops, a quiet testament to the enduring power of the soil. The Chehalis River, a vital artery, once carried logs from the dense forests, a reminder of the logging heritage that shaped much of the region. Though the roar of the mills has long since faded, a sense of industrious resilience still permeates Ethel, a quiet hum of farmers tending their land and small businesses serving their neighbors. The passing of the seasons dictates the rhythm of life here, a predictable, comforting cycle that has guided its people for more than a century.
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| Location | Ethel, Lewis County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.532052°N, 122.740393°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98944, 98542 |
| Area Code | 509, 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ethel, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ethel, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Ethel includes coordinates 46.532052°N, 122.740393°W, situated in Lewis County. ZIP code 98944, 98542. Telephone area code: 509, 425. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.
