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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Partly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SSW Kittitas WA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly 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 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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