Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.36 in (994.24 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Deschutes River Woods OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:40am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:40am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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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)
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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