Station Name: YAKIMA RIVER AT VAN GIESEN BR NEAR RICHLAND, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 368 feet

Nearest Address:
444 S 35th Ave
West Richland, WA 99353
Benton County

GPS Coordinates: 46.2970794, -119.3333527

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued January 6 at 1:20PM PST until January 6 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 9:20 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Yakima Valley and Lower Columbia Basin of Washington. * WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 2:04PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 12 and 30 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected through Tuesday night.

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. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 8:42PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:42 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Oregon, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon. In Washington, Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Significant snowfall with periods of heavy snowfall rates will combine with low visibility to create very difficult driving conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.