Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am.  Snow level 1600 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 1600 feet rising to 3700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA
 46.92°N 120.51°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
3:15 am PST Jan 27, 2026
3am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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