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 47%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:08pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:08pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • 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
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
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.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly sunny, 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)
4:57 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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