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.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed NW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Thorp WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. 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.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. 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
Snow before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain before 8am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Thorp WA
 47.01°N 120.69°W (Elev. 2680 ft)
2:07 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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