Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NNE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Brothers OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 7 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Brothers OR
 43.63°N 120.79°W (Elev. 5276 ft)
1:30 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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