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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Ellensburg WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2400 feet rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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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:
3:20 pm PST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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