Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 09 Mar 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly between 8am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 33. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely before 2pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Mount Bachelor OR
 44.06°N 121.79°W (Elev. 6490 ft)
10:16 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
11am PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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