Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jan 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ellensburg WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 12:38am until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 19, 12:38am until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Patchy freezing fog after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Patchy freezing fog before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 2000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ellensburg WA
 47°N 120.56°W (Elev. 1545 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
12am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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