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

Freeze Watch issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 14 at 10:41PM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue April 14, 2026, 10:41 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibilities to create difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12. Steady snowfall this afternoon and tonight will turn over to snow showers Wednesday.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.

Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 1:19AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:19 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Freeze Warning issued April 15 at 10:13AM PDT until April 16 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:13 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley and Yakima Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 15 at 10:34AM PDT until April 15 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 2500 feet with locally higher amounts along the Cascade crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snowfall amounts are forecast below 2500 feet along I-90 and US 12.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by visiting the website wsdot.wa.gov/travel.