Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Liberty WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 27. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.6°W (Elev. 3789 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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