Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. 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 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Liberty WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 23 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Liberty WA
 47.24°N 120.57°W (Elev. 5853 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 24, 2026
10am PST Feb 24, 2026-6pm PST Mar 2, 2026
 
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