Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 01:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Selah WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Selah WA
 46.71°N 120.48°W (Elev. 1398 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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