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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Bend OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:21pm until February 18, 03:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:21pm until February 18, 03:00pm

    NOW until 3:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 6 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Bend OR
 43.93°N 121.02°W (Elev. 3944 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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