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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

57°F

14°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44.03°N 121.41°W (Elev. 4029 ft)
Last Update:
10:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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