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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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Benton City WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. 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 37. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening. 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 51. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton City WA
 46.26°N 119.49°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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