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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Richland WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow before 4pm. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 11 to 13 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow before 4pm. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. North wind 11 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Richland WA
 46.24°N 119.33°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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