Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Deschutes River Woods OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:00am until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 3 to 5 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Deschutes River Woods OR
 44°N 121.44°W (Elev. 4341 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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