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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Deschutes River Woods OR

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Deschutes River Woods OR
 44.03°N 121.38°W (Elev. 3999 ft)
4:20 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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