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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 21 Mar 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Ellensburg WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Light and variable wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 3500 feet lowering to 1900 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Ellensburg WA
 46.97°N 120.65°W (Elev. 1916 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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