Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW West Richland WA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet lowering to 1500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW West Richland WA
 46.36°N 119.51°W (Elev. 1122 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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