Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Partly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 09 Mar 12:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Fruitvale WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely.  Snow level 1700 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Snow level 1300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet rising to 4200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Fruitvale WA
 46.64°N 120.59°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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