Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	NE 5 MPH
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint	45°F (7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	48°F (9°C)
Last update	24 Mar 10:55 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR

Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Likely
then Partly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Low around 30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow likely before 11am, then snow likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east in the morning.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 51.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.