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 68%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:27pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:27pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 23. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 6 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 23. Northwest wind 5 to 7 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 10. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Mount Bachelor OR
 44.01°N 121.65°W (Elev. 6867 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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