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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 06:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Deschutes River Woods OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:07pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:07pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 16. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Deschutes River Woods OR
 43.92°N 121.23°W (Elev. 4633 ft)
3:21 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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