Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

Lat: 43.43197°NLon: 120.83842°WElev: 4413.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 23 Apr 07:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Silver Lake OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow after 11am.  Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Silver Lake OR
 43.02°N 120.78°W (Elev. 4573 ft)
8:01 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
8am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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