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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WNW 19 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Mar 04:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Kittitas WA

Flood Warning until March 22, 12:07am
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning until March 22, 12:07am

    NOW until 12:07am Sun

    Flood Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 42. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SSW Kittitas WA
 46.86°N 120.49°W (Elev. 2087 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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