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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Ellensburg WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 08:31pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 08:31pm 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: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 28. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Ellensburg WA
 46.97°N 120.65°W (Elev. 1916 ft)
3:20 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
8pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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