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Above Average Temperatures in the West; Winter Weather Returns to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes

Well above average temperatures will continue across the West this week, potentially breaking some daily high temperature records. A storm system dropping south out of Canada will bring a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Tuesday, pushing into the Central Appalachians and interior Northeast on Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tri-Cities Airport (KPSC)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed NNE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 12 Jan 09:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Richland WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 13, 07:00am until January 16, 07:00am
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Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy dense fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy dense fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Patchy Dense
    Fog

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Patchy dense fog after 10pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy dense fog before 1pm. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Patchy dense fog after 7pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Patchy dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Patchy dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Patchy dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richland WA
 46.29°N 119.28°W (Elev. 361 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 pm PST Jan 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 12, 2026-6pm PST Jan 19, 2026
 
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