Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

51°F

11°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 12:45 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Christmas Valley OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Christmas Valley OR
 43.34°N 120.65°W (Elev. 4501 ft)
12:23 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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