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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until January 8, 04:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	W 8 MPH
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint	32°F (0°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	06 Jan 04:00 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NE Liberty WA

Winter Storm Warning January 6, 04:28pm until January 8, 04:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning January 6, 04:28pm until January 8, 04:00pm
NOW until 4:00pm Thu
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 32 °F
Snow
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Wednesday
High: 30 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 36 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Low around 24. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 30. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow. 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 36.