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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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.34 in (993.57 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 16 Feb 07:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton City WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 11 mph.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Benton City WA
 46.24°N 119.51°W (Elev. 1594 ft)
Last Update:
3:20 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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