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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles N Soap Lake WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:17pm until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 10:17pm until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Wintry Mix
    then Slight
    Chance
    Freezing Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Freezing Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain. Temperature rising to around 36 by 3am. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F⇑

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of freezing rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain between 11pm and midnight, then a slight chance of freezing rain after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 9pm, then rain. Temperature rising to around 36 by 3am. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. High near 40. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles N Soap Lake WA
 47.53°N 119.48°W (Elev. 1184 ft)
Last Update:
8:58 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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