Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 21 Mar 06:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am.  High near 44. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 39. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 11am. High near 44. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 39. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Mt Jefferson OR
 44.67°N 121.68°W (Elev. 5771 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
8am PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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