Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 06:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Ellensburg WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 07:21pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 07:21pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 21. Light east wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Ellensburg WA
 47.03°N 120.54°W (Elev. 1709 ft)
3:20 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
7pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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