Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:33pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 03:33pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 18. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 14. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 21. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 17. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 18. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 14. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 21. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Mount Bachelor OR
 44.06°N 121.79°W (Elev. 6490 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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