Wet Storms to Hit Washington This Week
Two rounds of rain are forecast for the region this week, with the second bringing colder air and better snow chances to the mountains.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Forecasts
Multiple rounds of wet weather are forecast for the region this week, starting with rain Monday and Tuesday and followed by a second storm system Friday through Sunday. Highs are forecast to run roughly 5-10 degrees warmer than normal for early November.
Why it matters
Pass travel could turn difficult Friday through Sunday, especially on US-12 at White Pass, while mountain areas are set to pick up beneficial rainfall and better snow chances. Residents across Washington should plan for changing conditions as the storms move through.
The forecast cites temperature ranges for the Tri-Cities and Yakima, with highs 5-10 degrees warmer than normal for early November. Precise precipitation totals and snowfall accumulations were not provided.
The details
A storm system is set to bring rain Monday and Tuesday, followed by a second system Friday through Sunday that will bring colder air and better snow chances to the mountains. Tri-Cities highs are expected in the upper-50s to low-60s and lows in the mid-30s to low-40s, while Yakima highs are forecast in the mid-50s to low-60s with lows in the low to mid-30s.
Timeline
Monday and Tuesday (week of November 9, 2026): First round of wet weather arrives.
Friday through Sunday (week of November 9, 2026): Second storm system brings rain, colder air and snow chances.
Seasonal Patterns
The forecast runs about 5-10 degrees above the early-November seasonal norm for the Pacific Northwest, placing the week's temperatures well above typical fall readings. The storms arrive as the region transitions toward winter, with the second system offering the best mountain snow chances of the period.
Plan for possible pass travel delays Friday through Sunday, especially on US-12 at White Pass. Check current road conditions before heading into the mountains during the second storm system.
The takeaway
Early-November warmth will give way to wet and snowy conditions by the weekend, so mountain travelers should build extra time into their plans.
What happens next
The second storm system is scheduled to arrive Friday through Sunday, bringing the colder air and snow chances described above.
Further reading
For more on the week ahead, see the Forecasts section for Washington.
Source note: This article includes information reported by AppleValleyNewsNow.
