Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kennewick WA

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Snow level rising to 900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Snow level 900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1300 feet lowering to 500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kennewick WA
 46.22°N 119.16°W (Elev. 446 ft)
1:07 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
1pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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