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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Kittitas WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Kittitas WA
 47.03°N 120.23°W (Elev. 3494 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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