Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 05 Mar 07:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Mount Bachelor OR
 44.01°N 121.53°W (Elev. 5453 ft)
4:20 am PST Mar 5, 2026
7am PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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