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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ephrata, Ephrata Municipal Airport (KEPH)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NNE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 14 Jan 08:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Coulee City WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of dense fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. North wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Coulee City WA
 47.58°N 119.37°W (Elev. 1519 ft)
Last Update:
3:11 pm PST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 14, 2026-6pm PST Jan 21, 2026
 
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