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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Sunriver OR

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

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then snow likely after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Sunriver OR
 43.92°N 121.38°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
1:30 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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