Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.62°W (Elev. 6519 ft)
4:20 am PST Mar 6, 2026
6am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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