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.

Mostly Cloudy

33°F

1°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 02:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Kittitas WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Kittitas WA
 47.01°N 120.19°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
1:30 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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