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.

unknown precip

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Richland WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 05:39pm until January 2, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 05:39pm until January 2, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 7pm, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light east wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain, snow, and freezing rain. High near 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 7pm, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light east wind.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Richland WA
 46.27°N 119.27°W (Elev. 364 ft)
4:00 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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