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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SSW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NE Newberry Crater OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:46am until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:46am until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NE Newberry Crater OR
 43.92°N 121.05°W (Elev. 4636 ft)
8:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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