Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Partly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Liberty WA

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Liberty WA
 47.26°N 120.57°W (Elev. 5794 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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