Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 09:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Soap Lake WA

Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 10:16pm until January 20, 04:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
  •  
    Air Stagnation Advisory January 18, 10:16pm until January 20, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Tue

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of fog before 3pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 33 °F

    Areas Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of fog before 3pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Soap Lake WA
 47.53°N 119.48°W (Elev. 1184 ft)
9:02 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
10pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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