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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Jan 07:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 27. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata WA
 47.31°N 119.52°W (Elev. 1329 ft)
Last Update:
3:11 pm PST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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