Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Liberty WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 11 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 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 11 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 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.6°W (Elev. 3789 ft)
4:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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