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

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR

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

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 15. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 21. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 12. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 15. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 21. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 12. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR
 43.64°N 121.97°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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