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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1100 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
Last Update:
11:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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