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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

freezing fog

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.24 mi
Last update 16 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Liberty WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 31. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 31. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind 7 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. East wind around 8 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37. East wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, 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)
Last Update:
3:15 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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