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Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 04:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Richland WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light north wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light south wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light north wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Richland WA
 46.27°N 119.24°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
4:16 pm PDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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