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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Suttle Lake OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:04pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:04pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 29. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 16. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 29. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 16. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Suttle Lake OR
 44.4°N 121.85°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
3:20 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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