Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 09 Mar 11:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely.  Snow level 1700 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then rain likely. Snow level 1700 feet rising to 4300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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