Weather for Jan. 2-5, 2026
Sun shines over the outlet from Moses Lake into the Potholes Reservoir Wednesday. While the sun will show up a bit over the weekend, it’s likely to be chilly with a bit of precipitation.
JOEL MARTIN/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Friday: A slight chance of freezing rain before 10 a.m., then a slight chance of rain after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Rain likely that night, mainly after 4 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a 10th of an inch possible.
Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. A 40% chance of evening rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday: A 20%chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. A 20% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday: A 20% chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Mostly cloudy late in the day, with a low around 31.
SOURCE: National Weather Service