Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

haze

66°F

19°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 10:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44°N 121.59°W (Elev. 5984 ft)
10:15 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
10am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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