Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light southeast wind.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  High near 38. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light southeast wind.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 38. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Mount Bachelor OR
 43.85°N 121.85°W (Elev. 4724 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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