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 W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles N Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:40pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:40pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 18. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 18. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 8. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles N Mount Bachelor OR
 44.09°N 121.71°W (Elev. 7106 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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