Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until March 13, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

light rain,mist

35°F

2°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	13 Mar 03:34 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Thorp WA

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 03:52pm until March 13, 11:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning March 13, 03:52pm until March 13, 11:00pm
NOW until 11:00pm Fri
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Slight Chance
Snow then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 24 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Rain
Monday
High: 50 °F
Chance Rain
Monday Night
Low: 39 °F
Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow before 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Low around 28. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Saturday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

Tuesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Wednesday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.