Heavy Snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies; Wintry Mix in the Northeast; High Winds in Southern California

Two more cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with heavy mountain snow continuing across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain across the Northeast U.S. today. High winds could blow down trees and power lines in the mountains of southern California this evening through Thursday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

light snow

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 10 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 07 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ellensburg WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellensburg WA
 46.99°N 120.53°W (Elev. 1529 ft)
3:20 pm PST Jan 7, 2026
4pm PST Jan 7, 2026-6pm PST Jan 14, 2026
 
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