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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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Thorp WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Thorp WA
 47.07°N 120.74°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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