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 >

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 WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Tieton WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 32. Light southeast wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 32. Light southeast wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Tieton WA
 46.76°N 120.81°W (Elev. 2149 ft)
2:31 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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