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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 21 Mar 07:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA

Flood Warning March 21, 07:37am until March 22, 09:00am
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Flood Warning
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    Flood Warning March 21, 07:37am until March 22, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Flood Warning

  • Today

    High: 50 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA
 46.9°N 120.51°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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