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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.51 in (1033.19 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Liberty WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 22. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Liberty WA
 47.26°N 120.57°W (Elev. 5794 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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