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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed WNW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Mount Bachelor OR
 44.01°N 121.68°W (Elev. 6207 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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