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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Yakima WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 1400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level rising to 1700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. 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 1700 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Yakima WA
 46.6°N 120.52°W (Elev. 1119 ft)
Last Update:
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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