Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 02:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Liberty WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 6 mph becoming northeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, 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)
1:30 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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