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 Naches WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Naches WA
 46.82°N 120.67°W (Elev. 2008 ft)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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