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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 30 Dec 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Selah WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Selah WA
 46.66°N 120.53°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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