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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Vantage WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 11:54pm until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 11:54pm until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain or freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. North wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 6 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Vantage WA
 46.85°N 119.96°W (Elev. 499 ft)
Last Update:
10:55 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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