Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Sunriver OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 27. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNW Sunriver OR
 43.97°N 121.52°W (Elev. 5554 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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