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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

60°F

16°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 06:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Pasco WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Pasco WA
 46.2°N 119.1°W (Elev. 358 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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