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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 06:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.59°W (Elev. 5984 ft)
Last Update:
4:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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