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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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Kittitas WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:35am until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:35am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. High near 34. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. High near 34. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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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:
3:27 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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