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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Kennewick WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Kennewick WA
 46.2°N 119.25°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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