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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ellensburg WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 06:18am until January 2, 07:00am
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 06:18am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Freezing Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and 4am, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 1900 feet rising to 2500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 2500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellensburg WA
 46.99°N 120.53°W (Elev. 1529 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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