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.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW West Valley WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW West Valley WA
 46.63°N 120.65°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
4:46 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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