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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 10 Mar 01:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Richland WA

High Wind Warning March 11, 08:00pm until March 12, 11:00am
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High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Snow level rising to 1700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy, with a southwest wind 32 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Windy, with a southwest wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of snow after 5pm. Snow level rising to 1700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2400 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Windy, with a southwest wind 32 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Windy, with a southwest wind 31 to 36 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
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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 PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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