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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

Lat: 47.3075°NLon: 119.51583°WElev: 1276.0ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.36 in (994.24 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata Municipal WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind around 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 10am, mixing with rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata Municipal WA
 47.32°N 119.55°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
Last Update:
6:02 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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