Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 10:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles E Kittitas WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow and freezing rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles E Kittitas WA
 47.01°N 120.19°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
11pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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