Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 31 Dec 07:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WNW Vantage WA

Air Stagnation Advisory December 31, 08:02am until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory December 31, 08:02am until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of snow and freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Vantage WA
 46.98°N 120.12°W (Elev. 2231 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 31, 2025
8am PST Dec 31, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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