Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 04 Mar 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 01:48pm until March 5, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 01:48pm until March 5, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 24. Breezy, with a west wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Breezy, with a west wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Breezy, with a west wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR
 43.64°N 121.97°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
1:30 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
1pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
 
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