Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Rain

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 10 Dec 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Liberty WA

Flood Watch December 10, 12:38am until December 12, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 10, 12:38am until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 37 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 1pm.  High near 49. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 42 by 4am. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 49. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.32°N 120.62°W (Elev. 4304 ft)
12:25 am PST Dec 10, 2025
12am PST Dec 10, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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