What is today's weather forecast for Cougar, WA?

Today's forecast for Cougar shows a low of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Cougar, WA?

The 7-day forecast for Cougar shows highs from 37 to 44 degrees and lows from 31 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Cougar, WA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Cougar this week. Precipitation chances: Sunday (30% chance), Monday (70% chance), Tuesday (90% chance), Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Cougar weather forecast?

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Cougar, WA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

38°F
Feels Like 38°F

Humidity 96% Dew Point 37°F Wind SW 1 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer 30.25 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.3 mi. SSW of central Cougar
at 2:40 AM Mon, Nov 24, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunNov 23

30%

MonNov 24

70%

TueNov 25

70%

WedNov 26

90%

ThuNov 27

50%

FriNov 28

50%

SatNov 29

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 37°F to 44°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 10°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 51°F with lows around 38°F.

This Date in Weather History

1863 - The battle above the clouds was fought on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga. Pre-frontal clouds obscured the upper battle- field aiding a Union victory.

Cougar, WA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Nov 23

Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Monday Nov 24

Day: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Areas of frost between midnight and 3am. Snow level 2700 feet. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: Rain likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Rain. Low around 37. Southeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Showers. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Night: Showers. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Showers likely before 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 2800 feet lowering to 2200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

About Cougar, WA

Cougar is an unincorporated community and former town in Cowlitz County, Washington. Cougar is located around 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Woodland along Washington State Route 503 and situated along the northwest bank of Yale Lake, a reservoir on the Lewis River. The population of Cougar was 122 at the 1990 Census, when it was still incorporated as a town, but disincorporated before the 2000 Census. As of the 2020 census, the population is 118. The Cougar community is part of the Woodland School District, a K-12 school district of about 2,200 students. Cougar is the nearest community to Mount St. Helens, which lies 13 miles (20.9215 km) to its northeast. The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980, was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States. A post office called Cougar was established in 1902. The community was named after the cougar which were abundant in the area at that time.

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