Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

unknown precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton City WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 05:42am until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 05:42am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind around 7 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Benton City WA
 46.24°N 119.51°W (Elev. 1594 ft)
4:20 am PST Jan 2, 2026
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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