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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Sunriver OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 32. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Sunriver OR
 43.85°N 121.39°W (Elev. 4472 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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