Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 10 Dec 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ellensburg WA

Flood Watch December 10, 03:52am until December 12, 07:00am
Flood Warning December 10, 03:52am until December 12, 08:24am
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch December 10, 03:52am until December 12, 07:00am
    Flood Warning December 10, 03:52am until December 12, 08:24am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 40. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 8 to 11 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellensburg WA
 46.98°N 120.56°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
3:25 am PST Dec 10, 2025
3am PST Dec 10, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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