Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 01:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Liberty WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.63°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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