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.

light rain,mist

39°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 09 Dec 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Liberty WA

Flood Watch December 9, 08:38pm until December 12, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 9, 08:38pm until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 49. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 7 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 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 43 by 5am. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 40. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind around 7 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 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.6°W (Elev. 3789 ft)
8:31 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
8pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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