Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. 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 92%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.52 in (1033.53 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 10:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Vantage WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 10:34pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 10:34pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light and variable wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Vantage WA
 46.95°N 120.01°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
10pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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