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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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Ellensburg WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain or freezing rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain or freezing rain likely before 10pm, then rain. Patchy fog. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light southwest wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain or freezing rain likely before 10pm, then rain. Patchy fog. Low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain. Patchy fog before 10am. High near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Light southwest wind.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 1900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. Snow level rising to 2300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 2400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
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)
Last Update:
4:55 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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