Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Liberty WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Light southwest wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.63°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
3:37 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
5pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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