Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

Lat: 46.56402° N Lon: 120.53484° W Elev: 1043.0 ft.

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 13 Mar 08:00 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Yakima Valley

Today
Rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 90 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the evening, then a chance of rain or snow overnight. No snow accumulation. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Breezy. Northwest wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Light wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s.
Monday And Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s. Lows in the 40s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain. Lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.



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