Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Bachelor OR
 43.99°N 121.68°W (Elev. 7638 ft)
1:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 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