Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

SISTERS (K6K5)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 19. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 10. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 19. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 10. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Mount Bachelor OR
 44.08°N 121.79°W (Elev. 6578 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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