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Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Liberty WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 31. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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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:
9:55 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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