Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:41 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Vantage WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:48pm until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:48pm until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Freezing Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light west wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am.  Steady temperature around 35. North wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light west wind.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Steady temperature around 35. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 38. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet lowering to 3200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 2300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 2800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Vantage WA
 46.98°N 120.12°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
7:06 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
7pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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