Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed WSW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles N Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 21. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 8. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 21. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 8. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles N Mount Bachelor OR
 44.05°N 121.69°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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