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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Three Rivers OR

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 32. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 32. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Three Rivers OR
 43.86°N 121.49°W (Elev. 4249 ft)
1:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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