Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

Lat: 44.0948°NLon: 121.2006°WElev: 3455.0ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Apr 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR

Winter Storm Warning until April 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until April 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR
 43.62°N 121.97°W (Elev. 6532 ft)
4:20 am PDT Apr 1, 2026
7am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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