Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 07:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Suttle Lake OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 11am. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11pm. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Suttle Lake OR
 44.4°N 121.85°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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