Grays River, Washington Weather
Grays River, 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 Grays River, Wahkiakum County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Grays River. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Grays River is published on the Astoria Regional Airport (KAST) page, 30 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. 3 airfields within reach of Grays River 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 Grays River: Willapa Harbor Airport (K2S9) 41 km · Chehalis Centralia Airport (KCLS) 60 km
Conditions reported at KAST describe the airfield itself. Weather 30 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Grays River specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Grays River.
About Grays River, Washington
Grays River rests in a verdant fold of Wahkiakum County, where the land rises in gentle, forested swells towards the higher reaches of the Coast Range. It lies 35.4 miles west-north-west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 295°T), and is situated 5.9 miles west-north-west of Wahkiakum. The air here carries the perpetual dampness of the Pacific Northwest, a cool, earthy breath mingling with the scent of Douglas fir and western red cedar. The river itself, a broad, slow-moving artery, reflects the bruised, ever-changing sky, its banks a lush tapestry of ferns and moss-laden branches. Small clearings, dotted with weathered barns and cattle pastures, interrupt the unbroken green, hinting at the human presence that has long found solace and sustenance in this sheltered valley. Even on a bright day, the light here possesses a soft, diffused quality, as if filtered through an ancient canopy, lending a hushed reverence to the landscape. The history of Grays River is deeply entwined with the timber and fishing industries that once pulsed through its veins. For generations, the bounty of the surrounding forests and the rich salmon runs of the river sustained a hardy populace, their lives marked by the changing seasons and the demands of their labor. While the large-scale logging operations have largely receded, the spirit of self-reliance and a quiet connection to the land persist. The economy now leans more towards smaller-scale agriculture, particularly dairies and berry farms, and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty draws visitors seeking a respite from the clamor of the outside world. The distinctive character of Grays River lies in this enduring connection to its past, a tangible echo in the weathered wood of its buildings and the enduring, unhurried rhythm of life along its winding waters.
Live animated radar for Grays River 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 | Grays River, Wahkiakum County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.356218°N, 123.609311°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98621 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Grays River, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Grays River, 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 Grays River includes coordinates 46.356218°N, 123.609311°W, situated in Wahkiakum County. ZIP code 98621. 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.
