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

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

73°F

23°C

Humidity	20%
Wind Speed	WSW 17 MPH
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	19 Mar 02:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mt Jefferson OR

Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance Rain
and Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 47 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Friday Night

Rain likely before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 12 to 17 mph decreasing to 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.

Thursday

A slight chance of snow. Sunny, with a high near 41.