Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSE Kittitas WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSE Kittitas WA
 46.86°N 120.37°W (Elev. 2582 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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