Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402° N Lon: 120.53484° W Elev: 1043.0 ft.

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Mar 12:20 PM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Yakima Valley

Today
Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs in the mid to upper 50s. West wind 5 to 10 mph in the morning, becoming light.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Light wind.
Monday
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Light wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs in the 50s.
Wednesday Night Through Friday
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the 50s.



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850 AM PDT Sat Mar 21 2026
 
 

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