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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

light drizzle

48°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW La Pine OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow likely before 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 44 by noon, then falling to around 37 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F⇓

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain after 4am. Snow level 4600 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then rain likely between 7am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow likely before 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 44 by noon, then falling to around 37 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain after 4am. Snow level 4600 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 7am, then rain likely between 7am and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 7 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, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW La Pine OR
 43.73°N 121.64°W (Elev. 4354 ft)
Last Update:
9:56 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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