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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Newberry Crater OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5800 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Newberry Crater OR
 43.78°N 120.95°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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