Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:40 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
12am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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