Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Partly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 09 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata Municipal WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 27. West wind 9 to 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Areas of blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Windy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 27. West wind 9 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 47. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Areas of blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Windy.
Friday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 8am and 11am, then rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata Municipal WA
 47.32°N 119.55°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
2:33 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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