Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 06 Jan 03:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Storm Warning January 6, 05:08pm until January 8, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 6, 05:08pm until January 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 19. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 26. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 19. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 26. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.83°N 121.85°W (Elev. 4797 ft)
5:02 pm PST Jan 6, 2026
5pm PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 13, 2026
 
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