Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Kennewick WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind around 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Kennewick WA
 46.2°N 119.13°W (Elev. 400 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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