Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bend Airport AWOS (KBDN)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °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 69. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 69 °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 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °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 43. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 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 69. Southwest wind around 7 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 69.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 11am. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44.02°N 121.44°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
4:15 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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