Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 25 Dec 05:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SE Bend OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light southwest wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SE Bend OR
 43.94°N 121.08°W (Elev. 4314 ft)
3:30 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
6pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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