Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 03 Dec 03:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Liberty WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 29 by 4am. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 34. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 29 by 4am. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 34. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Liberty WA
 47.24°N 120.57°W (Elev. 5853 ft)
3:16 pm PST Dec 3, 2025
3pm PST Dec 3, 2025-6pm PST Dec 10, 2025
 
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