Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Partly Cloudy

47°F

8°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	WSW 8 MPH
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	43°F (6°C)
Last update	19 Mar 04:53 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Kittitas WA

Today
High: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 48 °F
Chance Rain
Friday
High: 64 °F
Chance Rain
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 50 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 52 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Light southwest wind becoming west 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.