Wilderness Rim, 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 Wilderness Rim, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Wilderness Rim. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Wilderness Rim is published on the Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) page, 34 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. 6 airfields within reach of Wilderness Rim 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 Wilderness Rim: Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) 37 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 41 km · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 41 km · Easton State Airport (KESW) 49 km · Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU) 55 km
Conditions reported at KRNT describe the airfield itself. Weather 34 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Wilderness Rim specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Wilderness Rim unfolds as a verdant expanse, a place where the earth heaves with the patient strength of ancient mountains. It lies 12.2 miles south-east of King, WA (from King, WA: bearing 125°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-east of Snoqualmie. Here, the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp soil, a constant reminder of the dense, emerald forests that cling to the rugged slopes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, falls in golden shafts, illuminating the moss-covered bark of towering firs and the delicate unfurling of ferns. The land is a study in chiaroscuro, with deep shadows pooling in ravines and brighter patches of ground hinting at hidden clearings. A pervasive quietude reigns, broken only by the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth or the distant murmur of flowing water. The history of Wilderness Rim is as deeply rooted as the colossal cedars that define its character, a story whispered by the wind through the valleys. For generations, this land was a realm of immense natural wealth, its timber echoing with the fall of axes and the industrious spirit of those who sought to harness its bounty. While the era of large-scale logging has largely receded, the echoes of that industry remain, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The local economy, now more diversified, still draws sustenance from the surrounding wild places, supporting a community that values self-reliance and a connection to the natural world. Distinctive trails, worn smooth by countless footsteps, weave through the landscape, leading to secluded viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas, each one a silent testament to the enduring allure of this rugged, beautiful corner of the world.
Live animated radar for Wilderness Rim 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 | Wilderness Rim, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.4464°N, 121.769°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98045 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Wilderness Rim, 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 Wilderness Rim includes coordinates 47.446400°N, 121.769000°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98045. Telephone area code: 206, 253. 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.