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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.

Clear

60°F

16°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 03:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Ellensburg WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 9 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Ellensburg WA
 47.03°N 120.54°W (Elev. 1709 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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