Lake Effect Snow in the Lower Great Lakes; Unsettled Pattern in the Pacific Northwest

Lake-effect snow will continue downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through Friday. Lake Effect Snow Warnings have been issued. In the Western U.S., rain and higher elevation snow will continue over the Great Basin through Friday. A front will move over the Pacific Northwest this afternoon and produce light rain and higher elevation snow over the Cascades through Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Fog

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 12 Feb 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Benton City WA

Dense Fog Advisory February 12, 10:32am until February 12, 01:00pm
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Dense Fog Advisory
  •  
    Dense Fog Advisory February 12, 10:32am until February 12, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Thu

    Dense Fog Advisory

  • Today

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am.  Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. West wind around 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Washington's Birthday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 2400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 2200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Benton City WA
 46.24°N 119.51°W (Elev. 1594 ft)
9:46 am PST Feb 12, 2026
10am PST Feb 12, 2026-6pm PST Feb 18, 2026
 
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