Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Dec 08:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

Flood Watch December 9, 08:19pm until December 12, 07:00am
Wind Advisory December 10, 06:00am until December 11, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
Wind Advisory
  •  
    Flood Watch December 9, 08:19pm until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 63 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 7 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 41. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
3:20 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
8pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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