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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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °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 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44°N 121.44°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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