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 >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Thorp WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 4am.  Low around 33. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 10am.  High near 37. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 4am. Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 10am. High near 37. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Thorp WA
 46.96°N 120.74°W (Elev. 2749 ft)
3:20 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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