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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.83°N 121.88°W (Elev. 5052 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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