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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 11pm and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Mount Bachelor OR
 44.01°N 121.68°W (Elev. 6207 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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