Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

Lat: 44.30445°NLon: 121.53909°WElev: 3168.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:42pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:42pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 24. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 16. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 25. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 12. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 16. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 25. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 12. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.83°N 121.88°W (Elev. 5052 ft)
9:16 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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