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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 03:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Highland WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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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:
2:47 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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