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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 19 Mar 06:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles ESE Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. West wind 9 to 14 mph becoming light. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles ESE Deschutes River Woods OR
 43.94°N 121.05°W (Elev. 3796 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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