Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Watch in effect from March 11, 05:00 PM PDT until March 12, 11:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

Ellensburg, Ellensburg Bowers Field (KELN)

Lat: 47.03377° N Lon: 120.53132° W Elev: 1745.0 ft.

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	NW 24 MPH
Barometer	30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	10 Mar 10:35 AM PDT

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Detailed forecast for

Kittitas Valley

Today

Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs in the 40s. West wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow in the evening, then mostly clear with a chance of snow overnight. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain or snow in the morning, then rain or snow likely in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Snow level 1500 feet in the morning. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Wednesday Night

Rain likely. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Windy. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Thursday

Rain or snow likely. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Windy. West wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Thursday Night And Friday

Rain or snow likely. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Friday Night

Rain or snow likely. Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Saturday

Breezy, sunny. Highs in the 40s.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs in the 40s.

Sunday Night And Monday

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Highs in the upper 40s to upper 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.