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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.65 in (1037.93 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 29 Dec 01:30 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Richland WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light west wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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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:
1:31 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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