Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Mar 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Mount Bachelor OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 29 by 8am. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light west wind.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 27. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 8am. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 29 by 8am. West wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Light west wind.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Mount Bachelor OR
 43.92°N 121.69°W (Elev. 5994 ft)
2:30 pm PDT Mar 13, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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