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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:15pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:15pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 22. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

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

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind around 9 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 22. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. 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 23.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Bachelor OR
 43.99°N 121.68°W (Elev. 7638 ft)
8:46 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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