Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

Lat: 46.26955°NLon: 119.11813°WElev: 397.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 16 MPH
Barometer	29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Dec 03:30 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE West Richland WA

Flood Watch until further notice

High Wind Watch December 16, 10:00pm until December 17, 04:00pm

Wind Advisory December 15, 03:58pm until December 15, 10:00pm

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Flood Watch until further notice

High Wind Watch

Wind Advisory

Flood Watch until further notice
Wind Advisory December 15, 03:58pm until December 15, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 63 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 60 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Rain and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 53 °F
Slight Chance
Rain and
Windy then
Sunny and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Thursday
High: 50 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 42 °F
Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

Rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 44. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 26 to 31 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday

Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.