Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Partly Cloudy

41°F

5°C

Humidity	39%
Wind Speed	WNW 16 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	09 Mar 02:53 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Ellensburg WA

This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
Chance Snow
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Chance Snow
then Mostly
Clear
Tuesday
High: 39 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain
Thursday
High: 45 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 48 °F
Rain/Snow
then Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

A chance of snow before 11am, then rain likely. Snow level rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Rain before 11pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Rain before 11pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3000 feet lowering to 2000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.