Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

57°F

14°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Mar 12:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.83°N 121.88°W (Elev. 5052 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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