Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402°NLon: 120.53484°WElev: 1043.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW White Swan WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW White Swan WA
 46.34°N 120.85°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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