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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.55 in (1034.54 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Vantage WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Light north wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Light northwest wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vantage WA
 46.95°N 120.01°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
9:17 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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