Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Waitsburg WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 13 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Windy.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 13 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 3200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Waitsburg WA
 46.21°N 118.14°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
4:07 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
5pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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