Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 11:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 16. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 21. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 14. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 19. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 16. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 21. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 14. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow. 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 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Cascade Summit OR
 43.64°N 121.97°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
10:26 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
11pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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