Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 08 Dec 09:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Liberty WA

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

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10am, then snow after 1pm.  High near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 42 by 3am. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 45. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm.  Low around 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 31. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 10am, then snow after 1pm. High near 39. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 42 by 3am. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 45. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. Low around 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, 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)
9:37 pm PST Dec 8, 2025
10pm PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 15, 2025
 
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