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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SSW 17 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Deschutes River Woods OR
 44°N 121.46°W (Elev. 4633 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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