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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.62 in (1036.91 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 29 Dec 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles ENE Liberty WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Light south wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles ENE Liberty WA
 47.28°N 120.45°W (Elev. 5226 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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