Weather Alerts For Ellensburg, WA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1146 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026 Kittitas Valley- Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp 1146 AM PST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST FRIDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON PST TODAY... * WHAT...Poor air quality will continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... An Air Stagnation Advisory indicates that due to limited movement of an air mass across the advisory area, pollution has the potential to increase to dangerous levels. Persons with respiratory illness should follow their physicians advice for dealing with high levels of air pollution during periods of stagnant air, state air quality agencies highly recommend that no outdoor burning occur and that residential wood burning devices be limited as much as possible. According to state air quality agencies, prolonged periods of stagnant air can hold pollutants close to the ground, where people live and breathe. Check with your local burn agency for any current restrictions in your area. &&