Mossyrock, Washington Weather
Mossyrock, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Mossyrock, Lewis County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Mossyrock. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Mossyrock is published on the Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport (KTDO) page, 25 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 Mossyrock 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 Mossyrock: Chehalis Centralia Airport (KCLS) 41 km · Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS) 56 km · Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) 58 km
Conditions reported at KTDO describe the airfield itself. Weather 25 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Mossyrock specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Mossyrock, Washington
Mossyrock rests in a broad basin where the Cowlitz River, a generous, slate-grey ribbon, has shaped the land. It lies 6.4 miles south-south-west of Lewis, WA (from Lewis, WA: bearing 193°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of Salkum. The surrounding hills, cloaked in the deep, evergreen hues of Douglas fir and western hemlock, rise with a quiet, persistent dignity, their slopes often softened by mist that clings like a damp shroud. In the summer months, the air carries the faint, sweet perfume of pine resin and damp earth, a scent that seems to seep into the very bones of the place. The river itself, a vital artery, dictates the land's gentle undulations, its banks a mosaic of smooth, grey stones and occasional patches of dark, fertile soil. The light here, particularly as afternoon yields to evening, can be a painterly affair, with shafts of diffused gold filtering through the dense canopy, casting long, elongated shadows that play across the forest floor. The history of Mossyrock is deeply entwined with the power of the Cowlitz River and the resources it has historically provided. Logging has long been a cornerstone of its economy, the timber industry leaving its indelible mark on the landscape and the character of the community. The construction of dams, most notably the Mossyrock Dam, has further reshaped the area, creating vast reservoirs that offer both recreational opportunities and a steady source of hydroelectric power. This transformation speaks to a persistent human endeavor to harness nature’s force, a narrative visible in the sturdy, practical architecture of the older buildings and the ongoing work that continues to define Mossyrock’s industrious spirit. The rhythm of life here is often dictated by the seasons and the demands of the land, a steady, unhurried cadence that allows for a deep connection to the natural world.
Live animated radar for Mossyrock 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 | Mossyrock, Lewis County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.529552°N, 122.485111°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98564 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mossyrock, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mossyrock, 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 Mossyrock includes coordinates 46.529552°N, 122.485111°W, situated in Lewis County. ZIP code 98564. Telephone area code: 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. 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.
