Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.61 in (1036.57 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 16 Jan 02:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:55am until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:55am until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Patchy freezing fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    and Patchy
    Fog then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light north wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy fog before 4am. Patchy freezing fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Friday
Patchy fog between 7am and 10am. Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light north wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.29°N 119.28°W (Elev. 361 ft)
2:31 am PST Jan 16, 2026
2am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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