Yakima’s First Snow Predicted for this Thursday through Saturday

Good news for skiers and snowboarders; bad news for farmers.

Looking ahead at the forecast they're predicting snow Thursday night through Saturday, November 30 through December 2nd. Slated to start falling Thursday night and continue on through the morning.

This doesn't mean Friday is a guaranteed snow day. It doesn't even mean Friday is going to have a 2-hour delay or anything. In fact, it may just snow a little and melt later, we'll see.

It is a good reminder, though, to make sure you're prepared now and not stuff in the chaos of local stores to get any supplies you may need. If you've been thinking about upgrading your winter coat or need a new snow shovel or considering the snow blower. If you need snow melt and gloves, grab them now while you can. When I worked in retail it seemed most waited until it snowed to grab the things they needed, then were frustrated when they were all sold out. Don't be that guy.

Nobody can truly predict what type of winter we're going to have but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for the worse. You may just end up being the coolest neighbor because you had tools and supplies others didn't and can help them out in a pinch as needed.