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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 08:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kennewick WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
Kennewick WA
 46.22°N 119.16°W (Elev. 446 ft)
Last Update:
8:40 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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