Weather Alerts For Ellensburg, WA

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 142 PM PST Sun Jan 18 2026 North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-Kittitas Valley- Including the cities of Moro, Prineville, Bend, Maupin, Madras, Ellensburg, Dufur, Redmond, and Thorp 142 PM PST Sun Jan 18 2026 ...AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY... ...FREEZING FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 2 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON... * 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...In Oregon, Central Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Kittitas Valley. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Area coverage of freezing fog has reduced since this morning, but lingering fog along parts of I-82, I-97, and Highway 126 will persist through the next couple of hours. Expecting more freezing fog to redevelop overnight tonight for the region. 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. &&