Yakima Valley storm history

One person was killed (indirect) and another injured (indirect) in a six vehicle crash on Interstate 82 three miles north of Selah. The cars were traveling east along the interstate during a snow storm and ran into each other as the drivers attempted to slow for an accident ahead…

Multiple vehicle accidents occurred in the Yakima area during a light snowfall.

Freezing fog led to icy road conditions throughout the Yakima Valley. A Montero vehicle rolled over after hitting a patch of ice on Interstate 82 between Zillah and Granger near milepost 54, leading to one fatality, and one injury.

Near zero visibility and sustained winds of 35 mph created treacherous conditions across the Yakima Valley. 1800 head of cattle valued at an estimated 2.5 million dollars perished in the storm.

The ASOS at the Yakima Airport and the AWOS at the Sunnyside Municipal Airport recorded below freezing temperatures for 7 to 10 hours the morning of Oct. 18th. Nearly all stations in the Yakima valley recorded temperatures at or below freezing the morning of Oct. 18th.

The ASOS at the Yakima Airport and the mesonet station Harra Agrimet recorded temperatures below freezing for 2 to 5 hours the morning of Oct. 18th. Many other stations across Yakima valley recorded temperatures at or below freezing the morning of Oct. 18th.

On the afternoon of June 22 a wildfire broke out near White Swan, Washington. The fire destroyed 13 to 17 structures, mostly residential ones, and led to Level 3 evacuations in the area.

A trained spotter 3 miles south of White Swan reported 6 inches of new snow in a 5 hour period ending at 0328 PST on Feb. 15th. A public report via Facebook at 0845 PST on Feb. 15th indicated 4 inches of new snow had fallen in West Valley.

A Cocorahs observer recorded 6 inches of snow 7 miles west of Fruitvale at 7:00 AM on the 19th. A Cocorahs observer also reported 4 inches of snow 2.3 miles NNE of Granger at 8:00 AM on the 19th.

The ASOS KYKM recorded temperatures at or below 32 degrees for approximately 4 hours ending at 0655 PDT. The AWOS K1S5 recorded temperatures at or below 32 degrees for approximately 3 hours ending at 0415 PDT. The mesonet station W7YKM-3 Tieton recorded temperatures at or below 3…

The ASOS KYKM at the Yakima Airport reported temperatures at to below freezing between 0530 to 0645 PDT on April 21st. The mesonet station AT095 Tieton reported temperatures at to below freezing between 0420 to 0730 PDT on April 21st. Other mesonet stations located across the Yak…

The ASOS KYKM at the Yakima Airport reported temperatures at to below freezing between 0000 to 0730 PDT on April 20th. The AWOS K1S5 at the Sunnyside Airport reported temperatures at to below freezing between 0055 to 0715 PDT on April 20th.

The mesonet station KK7GO-7 Yakima reported temperatures at to below freezing between 0345 to 0636 PDT on April 18th. The mesonet station W7YKM-3 Tieton reported temperatures at to below freezing between 0420 to 0700 PDT on April 18th.

The mesonet site KF7MKL Union Gap measured temperatures at or below freezing between 0415 to 0745 PDT on April 17th. The mesonet station KK7GO-7 Yakima measured temperatures at to below freezing between 0500 to 0745 PDT on April 17th.

A Co-Op observer in Sunnyside, WA measured 0.25 inches of ice accumulation from freezing rain from the previous evening at 0200 PST on Dec. 27th. Via a public report from Granger, WA, 0.25 inches of ice accumulation from freezing rain was reported at 0200 PST on Dec. 27th.

A trained spotter 2 miles northwest of Yakima, Wa measured 5.8 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0835 PST on Dec. 10th. Via a public report from Tieton, Wa, 5 inches of new snow was measured at 0550 PST on Dec. 10th.

A Co-Op observer 1 mile north northwest of Sunnyside, Wa measured 5.5 inches of new over a 24 hour period ending at 0816 PST on Dec. 5th. A Cocorahs observer 2 miles north northeast of Granger, Wa measured 4 inches of new snow over a 24 hour period ending at 0930 PST on Dec. 5th.

The Mesonet station CW0988 measured a gust of 60mph at 2330PDT November 4th. In addition, Benton PUD(via New Article) reported more than 2,100 customers without power by 11 p.m. Friday November. This was confirmed by members of the Public via facebook. Another member of the publi…

The ASOS KYKM recorded temperatures at or below freezing between 0455 PST and 0800 PST. The mesonet station KK7GO-7 Yakima recorded temperatures at or below freezing between 0418 PST and 0800 PST.

Calculated heat risk values at the Yakima GHCN site recorded temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria on Aug. 18th.

Calculated heat risk values at the Yakima Airport GHCN site recorded several days between July 27th through the 31st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria.

The Co-op observer SNNW1 at Sunnyside, WA measured 6 inches of new snow at 0730 PST on Jan. 6th. A trained spotter 3 miles E of Selah, WA measured 13 inches of new snow at 0814 PST on Jan. 6th.

A Cocorahs observer 2 miles ENE of West Valley, WA measured 7.4 inches of new snow in a 24 hour period ending at 0700 PST on Jan. 3rd. A trained spotter 3 miles E of Selah measured 5 inches of new snow at 1000 PST on Jan. 3rd.

The AWOS K1YT at the Vagabond Army Airfield in WA measured a peak wind gust of 64 mph at 1242 PST. The ASOS KYKM measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 1237 PST.

The ASOS station KYKM measured a wind gust of 58mph at 1822 PDT.

Calculated heat risk values at the KYKM ASOS recorded consecutive days between June 26th through July 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria. The Yakima county Coroner' Office reported 4 fatalities that heat was a contributing factor to during th…

Calculated heat risk values at the KYKM ASOS recorded consecutive days between June 26th through July 1st of temperatures that met or exceeded excessive heat warning criteria. Calculated heat risk values at the GHCN station at Selah 2 NE recorded consecutive days between June 26t…

Power outages due to strong winds in Sunnyside, WA and Toppenish, WA.

Scattered trees and powerlines down across the county due to high winds. Some power outages reported.

Temperatures peaked at 105 degrees on 7/30 at KYKM ASOS.

Yakima Herald reports tress knocked down onto power lines in the 9000 block of Duffields Road and the 500 block of fourth in Selah.

Spotter reports a 5 foot diameter tree fell on a home, causing roof damage.

The Glade Creek fire burned in grass, sagebrush and wheat stubble south of Mabton in Yakima county. The fire burned a total of 12,765 acres. No structures were threatened and no evacuations were needed. Total cost of fighting the fire was around $300,000.

The Mile Marker 44 fire burned in tall grass west of U.S. Highway 97 in southern Yakima county Washington. This fire affected approximately 3,000 acres of open and rugged terrain. No known structures were threatened. Location was roughly 17 miles southwest of Toppenish WA. The ca…

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The HWY 24 Command fire burned in grass and brush along and north of Washington State Highway 24 in northeast Yakima county. The fire burned approximately 1,800 acres, and prompted road and local area closures. Cause of the fire still unknown. Fire was suppressed and 60 percent c…

The HWY 24 Command fire burned in grass and brush along and north of Washington State Highway 24 in northeast Yakima county. The fire burned approximately 1,800 acres, and prompted road and local area closures. Cause of the fire is still unknown.

The Conrad Fire in Yakima has burned 5,354 acres as of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday the 3rd. Washington Department of Natural Resources officials said the fire is 85% contained. On Sunday evening, the 1st, nearly 50 homes in the area of Box Canyon and Conrad roads were evacuated. WADNR …

One quarter (0.25) inch of ice from freezing rain at Tieton in Yakima county.

The Selah Fire Department responded to a reported fire on the LT Murray State Wildlife area near Sheep Company Road. Upon arrival emergency responders observed active fire behavior fueled by grass and brush with 10 mile per hour wind pushing the fire to the south. Early morning h…

A fire burned 24,650 acres of grass and sagebrush on the Army's Yakima Training Center in Yakima county. Fire increased rapidly on the 20th due to gusty winds. A brief evacuation order was issued for 225 members of the Wanapum village near the Priest Rapids Dam. No structures wer…

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Measured snow accumulation of 5 inches at Tieton in Yakima county.