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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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 10:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable 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 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable 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 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly 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
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.29°N 119.28°W (Elev. 361 ft)
Last Update:
10:47 pm PDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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