Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

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 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 01:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Vantage WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Light north wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am.  Snow level rising to 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Light north wind.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am. Snow level rising to 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Vantage WA
 46.96°N 120.08°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
1:30 am PST Jan 27, 2026
1am PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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