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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Liberty WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 1am, then a slight chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then rain or freezing rain after 4am. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain likely after 4pm. High near 36. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 31. East wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely before 1am, then a slight chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then rain or freezing rain after 4am. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1pm, then rain likely after 4pm. High near 36. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Low around 31. East wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.63°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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