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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Three Rivers OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 4700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Three Rivers OR
 43.86°N 121.49°W (Elev. 4249 ft)
2:25 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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