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. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

63°F

17°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 03:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest 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 35. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely before 8am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.83°N 121.88°W (Elev. 5052 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database