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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 01:01pm until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 01:01pm until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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