Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 06 Jan 04:50 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Liberty WA

Winter Storm Warning January 6, 05:09pm until January 8, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 6, 05:09pm until January 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 24. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 24. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.63°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
5:02 pm PST Jan 6, 2026
5pm PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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