Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 08 Dec 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, mainly after 4pm.  High near 48. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain, mainly after 4pm. High near 48. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata WA
 47.32°N 119.55°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
6:03 am PST Dec 8, 2025
7am PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 14, 2025
 
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