Lower Elochoman, Washington Weather
Lower Elochoman, 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 Lower Elochoman, Wahkiakum County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Lower Elochoman. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Lower Elochoman is published on the Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS) page, 38 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. 4 airfields within reach of Lower Elochoman 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 Lower Elochoman: Astoria Regional Airport (KAST) 40 km · Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport (KTDO) 52 km · Chehalis Centralia Airport (KCLS) 59 km
Conditions reported at KKLS describe the airfield itself. Weather 38 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lower Elochoman specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Lower Elochoman.
About Lower Elochoman, Washington
Lower Elochoman lies cradled by the verdant slopes of the Pacific Northwest, a place where the air itself seems to carry the scent of damp earth and evergreen needles. It lies 21.4 miles west-north-west of Longview, WA (from Longview, WA: bearing 285°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Wahkiakum. The land here is a study in greens and browns, from the deep, shadowed forests that climb the hillsides to the softer hues of cleared fields. The Elochoman River, a vital artery, winds its way through the valley, its waters reflecting the ever-present, often dramatic, sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, can be a fleeting visitor, painting the moss-draped branches and the slick, dark bark of ancient trees with a luminous, ethereal glow. The terrain is a constant reminder of the region's geological past, with gentle rises and falls that hint at more formidable forces that shaped this corner of Washington. The history of Lower Elochoman is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its natural surroundings, particularly the timber industry that once dominated its economy. Sawmills, their rhythmic thrumming a distant memory now, were the heart of the valley, their output shipped downriver and out to sea. Though the logging camps have largely faded, the legacy remains in the weathered barns and the enduring connection many families have to the land. Today, a quieter prosperity is found in agriculture, with dairy farms and berry patches adding their own gentle patterns to the landscape. The river, ever present, continues to offer its gifts, supporting a modest fishing tradition that echoes the sustenance it has provided for generations. Life in Lower Elochoman moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the steady flow of the water, a testament to a community that has learned to live in harmony with the wild, beautiful world around it.
Live animated radar for Lower Elochoman 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 | Lower Elochoman, Wahkiakum County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.2184°N, 123.3697°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98612 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lower Elochoman, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lower Elochoman, 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 Lower Elochoman includes coordinates 46.218400°N, 123.369700°W, situated in Wahkiakum County. ZIP code 98612. 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.
