Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Mar 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44.01°N 121.53°W (Elev. 5453 ft)
3:45 pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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