Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light north wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light north wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1200 feet rising to 1900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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