Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

Lat: 47.03377°NLon: 120.53132°WElev: 1745.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed WNW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 06 Mar 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Kittitas WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 18 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 2600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Kittitas WA
 46.95°N 120.3°W (Elev. 2146 ft)
4:20 am PST Mar 6, 2026
5am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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