Mount Vista, Washington Weather
Mount Vista, 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 Mount Vista, Clark County.
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About Mount Vista, Washington
Mount Vista rises from the fertile lowlands, a gentle swell against the grander silhouettes of the Cascades and the distant Olympic Mountains. It lies 5.8 miles north-west of Orchards, WA (from Orchards, WA: bearing 323°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-east of Vancouver. Here, the land is a mosaic of emerald pastures and the darker, richer hues of Douglas fir forests, interspersed with the occasional glint of sunlight on a meandering creek. The air, often carrying the damp, earthy scent of the Pacific Northwest, is a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nourishes this verdant landscape. In the late afternoon, shadows lengthen, painting the rolling terrain in shades of amethyst and deep indigo, while the whispers of wind through the pines create a natural symphony, a quiet counterpoint to the distant hum of human endeavor. The economic pulse of Mount Vista has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with a history rooted in agriculture and timber. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and abundant forests, established farms and logging operations that shaped the character of the region. While large-scale timber operations have waned, remnants of that era can still be found in the weathered barns and the enduring connection to the natural resources. Today, a more diversified economy supports Mount Vista, with a blend of small businesses, light industry, and a growing residential population that values the area's accessible natural beauty. The proximity to the Columbia River, a vital artery for commerce and recreation, also plays a significant role, offering opportunities for fishing and boating, and adding a watery dimension to the local landscape that reflects the ever-changing sky.
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| Location | Mount Vista, Clark County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 45.734283°N, 122.632876°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98686, 98642 |
| Area Code | 360 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Mount Vista, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Mount Vista, 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 Mount Vista includes coordinates 45.734283°N, 122.632876°W, situated in Clark County. ZIP code 98686, 98642. 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. 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.
