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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 11:45 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Christmas Valley OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Christmas Valley OR
 43.16°N 120.69°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
12:16 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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