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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.3°N 119.31°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
10:45 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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