Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.35 in (993.91 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:27am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:27am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 17. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 26. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 25. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 26. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.59°W (Elev. 5984 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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