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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 09:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ellensburg WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 09:38pm until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 09:38pm until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of rain between 7am and 10am. Patchy fog after 10am. Patchy freezing fog between 10am and 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain and
    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of rain between 7am and 10am. Patchy fog after 10am. Patchy freezing fog between 10am and 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 32. Calm wind. 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 after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellensburg WA
 46.98°N 120.56°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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