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.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	NW 11 MPH
Barometer	30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Kittitas WA

This Afternoon
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Tonight
Low: 47 °F
Slight Chance
Rain
Friday
High: 64 °F
Chance Rain
Friday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 53 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of rain before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of rain after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 53.