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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Liberty WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. North wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Liberty WA
 47.31°N 120.52°W (Elev. 5883 ft)
Last Update:
8:31 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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