Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

Lat: 47.3075°NLon: 119.51583°WElev: 1276.0ft.

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 09 Mar 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Ephrata WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Areas of blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm, mixing with rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Areas of blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Ephrata WA
 47.26°N 119.6°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
4:57 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
9am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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