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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 52%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Mar 03:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mt Jefferson OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Mt Jefferson OR
 44.67°N 121.68°W (Elev. 5771 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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