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.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 19 Mar 06:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after 8am, then gradually ending. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44.03°N 121.51°W (Elev. 4800 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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