Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	W 3 MPH
Barometer	30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 11:20 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Vantage WA

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 11:31am until January 1, 12:00pm

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Air Stagnation Advisory

Air Stagnation Advisory December 30, 11:31am until January 1, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Thu
Air Stagnation Advisory
Today
High: 32 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 32 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 31 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

New Year's Day

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow before 4am. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Monday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.