Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity	8%
Wind Speed	SW 18 MPH
Barometer	30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	19 Mar 03:35 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: 45 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 56 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain Likely
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 48 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 48 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 37 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Friday Night

Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of rain between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 42.