Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.62°W (Elev. 6519 ft)
3:27 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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