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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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 10am, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 10am, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 1800 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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