Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

freezing fog

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.52 in (1033.53 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Jan 02:04 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:17am until January 20, 04:00pm
Freezing Fog Advisory January 16, 02:17am until January 16, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
Freezing Fog Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 16, 02:17am until January 20, 04:00pm
    Freezing Fog Advisory January 16, 02:17am until January 16, 12:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of freezing fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 40. Light east wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of freezing fog. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Friday
Areas of freezing fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 40. Light east wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA
 46.9°N 120.51°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
1:30 am PST Jan 16, 2026
2am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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