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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.56 in (1034.88 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Benton City WA

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 10:30am until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 10:30am until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Benton City WA
 46.26°N 119.49°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
9:52 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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