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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Kennewick WA

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 700 feet rising to 1600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 1500 feet lowering to 700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Snow level rising to 1000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 1200 feet lowering to 600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kennewick WA
 46.19°N 119.16°W (Elev. 505 ft)
Last Update:
5:57 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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