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

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Vantage WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Vantage WA
 46.96°N 120.08°W (Elev. 1598 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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