National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. High near 44. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Friday
Cloudy, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation