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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 >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 12:23 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Kittitas WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Kittitas WA
 47.01°N 120.19°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
Last Update:
9:51 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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