Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

FORT ROCK (FKFO3)

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

NA

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 05:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Christmas Valley OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 7 to 11 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain.  Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southeast wind 12 to 17 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 7 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southeast wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Christmas Valley OR
 43.16°N 120.69°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
6am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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