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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend 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

55°F

13°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 11:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Sunriver OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 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 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 25 °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 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain before 11am. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 4700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Sunriver OR
 43.85°N 121.39°W (Elev. 4472 ft)
10:15 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
12am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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