Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT RM 73.8 NEAR EMERALD, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet

Nearest Address:
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Yakima County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2852222, -120.0919944

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 8 at 9:47PM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:47 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 8 at 9:47PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun March 8, 2026, 9:47 PM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 AM Monday to 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 9 at 3:54AM PDT until March 13 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon March 9, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 3:54AM PDT until March 10 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Mon March 9, 2026, 3:54 AM
Expires: Mon March 9, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5 PM PDT Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create difficult driving conditions.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.