Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Air Stagnation Advisory in effect from December 29, 12:03 PM PST until January 1, 12:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.59 in (1035.9 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 05:20 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton City WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

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Air Stagnation Advisory

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Thu
Air Stagnation Advisory
Overnight
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 37 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 31 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Friday
High: 36 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 8 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

New Year's Day

A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 4100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday

A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.