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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

Lat: 46.26955°NLon: 119.11813°WElev: 397.0ft.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 10 Mar 12:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Highland WA

High Wind Watch March 11, 05:00pm until March 12, 11:00am
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High Wind Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 28 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Highland WA
 46.06°N 119.19°W (Elev. 1434 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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