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Above Average Temperatures for Most Today; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures are forecast today into Wednesday over most of the lower 48 states away from the Gulf Coast. A storm system passing across southern Canada will bring a wintry mix to the upper Great Lakes today. A trailing cold front will then bring the wintry mix from the central Appalachians through the Northeast U.S. Wednesday and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 13 Jan 04:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton City WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 13, 07:00am until January 16, 07:00am
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Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming north in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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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:
4:20 am PST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 13, 2026-6pm PST Jan 19, 2026
 
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