Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Air Stagnation Advisory in effect from December 29, 12:03 PM PST until January 1, 12:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

17°F

-8°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint	15°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 06:53 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Kittitas WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

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Air Stagnation Advisory

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Thu
Air Stagnation Advisory
Today
High: 33 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
New Year's Day
High: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain Likely
then Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

New Year's Day

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 3200 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Sunday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Monday

A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.