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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Liberty WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 05:43am until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 05:43am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then rain or freezing rain.  Low around 32. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain or freezing rain, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 36. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 31. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 32. Light and variable wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain or freezing rain, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 36. East wind around 6 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 31. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Liberty WA
 47.34°N 120.63°W (Elev. 3786 ft)
4:20 am PST Jan 2, 2026
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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