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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 21. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 21. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
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 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Bachelor OR
 43.99°N 121.68°W (Elev. 7638 ft)
2:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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