Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Mount Bachelor OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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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 17, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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