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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

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

Lat: 47.3075°NLon: 119.51583°WElev: 1276.0ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Soap Lake WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 9 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Calm wind.
Tonight
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Soap Lake WA
 47.4°N 119.48°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
Last Update:
1:27 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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