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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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Bend OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °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 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Bend OR
 43.94°N 121.08°W (Elev. 4314 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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