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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 37. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Mount Bachelor OR
 44.11°N 121.62°W (Elev. 6594 ft)
4:21 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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