Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Liberty WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:51am until January 2, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 07:51am until January 2, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 33 by 5am. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind around 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Liberty WA
 47.24°N 120.57°W (Elev. 5853 ft)
7:21 am PST Jan 1, 2026
7am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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