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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Mount Bachelor OR
 43.99°N 121.8°W (Elev. 5095 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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