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Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 01 Apr 05:50 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Deschutes River Woods OR

Winter Storm Warning until April 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until April 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 39. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5500 feet. High near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 11am. High near 39. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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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 Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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