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

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402°NLon: 120.53484°WElev: 1043.0ft.

Mist

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:26 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W West Valley WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 05:41am until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 05:41am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Snow level rising to 1800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W West Valley WA
 46.58°N 120.7°W (Elev. 1421 ft)
4:20 am PST Jan 2, 2026
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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