Mossyrock, Washington Weather
Mossyrock, 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 for Mossyrock, Lewis County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
