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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Vantage WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:36am until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:36am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Freezing Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain or freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 2200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet lowering to 1300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
Vantage WA
 46.95°N 120.01°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
3:27 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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