Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Vantage WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Vantage WA
 46.85°N 119.96°W (Elev. 499 ft)
4:27 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
9am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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