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Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Mar 02:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light south wind.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 9 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.3°N 119.31°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
1:46 am PDT Mar 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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