Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Partly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	40°F (4°C)
Last update	24 Dec 03:10 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Liberty WA

This Afternoon
High: 35 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Tonight
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
Christmas Day
High: 29 °F
Snow Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 26 °F
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Chance Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 21 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light and variable. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Christmas Day

Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 8 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Monday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.