Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Silver Lake OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain before 5am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Silver Lake OR
 43.13°N 121.05°W (Elev. 4318 ft)
12:41 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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