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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.61 in (1036.57 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 29 Dec 01:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ephrata Municipal WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ephrata Municipal WA
 47.32°N 119.55°W (Elev. 1394 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 4, 2026
 
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