Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 04 Mar 03:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 04:06pm until March 5, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 4, 04:06pm until March 5, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 29. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.62°W (Elev. 6519 ft)
3:37 pm PST Mar 4, 2026
4pm PST Mar 4, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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