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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 09:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 9 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Light north wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 23. North wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Light north wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata WA
 47.31°N 119.52°W (Elev. 1329 ft)
Last Update:
9:26 pm PST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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