Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Partly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Thorp WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet lowering to 2500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Thorp WA
 47.07°N 120.74°W (Elev. 2310 ft)
9:45 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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