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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 06:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Vantage WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:35pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 06:35pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Light and variable wind.
M.L.King Day
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light north wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Vantage WA
 46.96°N 120.08°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
3:20 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
6pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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