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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 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 01:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Vantage WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light north wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Thursday
Cloudy, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 26. Light north wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Light northwest wind.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vantage WA
 46.95°N 120.01°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 am PST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Jan 22, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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