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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 4 at 12:56PM PST until January 8 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Pendleton OR

Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 8:56 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 20 and 30 inches possible. * WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, and Northwest Blue Mountains. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Heavy snowfall and very low visibility will create extremely dangerous driving conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations of 24-34 inches for Washington Cascades, 17-25 inches for Oregon Cascades, and 10-20 inches for the Northwest Blue Mountains will be possible.

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.