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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

light frz rain,mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 09:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Kittitas WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:00am until January 2, 04:00am
Air Stagnation Advisory January 1, 09:41am until January 1, 12:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 1, 09:41am until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    High: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 3300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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:
9:16 am PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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