Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

59°F

15°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 9 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 9 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 9000 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8500 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Bachelor OR
 43.99°N 121.68°W (Elev. 7638 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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