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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

72°F

22°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed WSW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Suttle Lake OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 34. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    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 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Suttle Lake OR
 44.4°N 121.85°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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