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

66°F

19°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.83°N 121.85°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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