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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 >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 05:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE La Pine OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE La Pine OR
 43.74°N 121.42°W (Elev. 4396 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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