Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ellensburg WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy freezing fog after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.

    High: 35 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind.
Tonight
Patchy freezing fog after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 4am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 2900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2300 feet rising to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Ellensburg WA
 47°N 120.56°W (Elev. 1545 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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