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 55%
Wind Speed SSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kennewick WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 42 °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 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    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 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. 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 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kennewick WA
 46.22°N 119.16°W (Elev. 446 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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