Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Yakima Air Terminal - McAllister Field (KYKM)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:00 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Yakima Valley

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
Christmas Day
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph in the morning, becoming light. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Patchy fog through the night. Lows in the lower 30s. Light wind. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of rain or snow. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 1500 feet. Lows in the mid to upper 20s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the 20s.
Sunday Through Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the 30s. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.



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